{"id":2562,"date":"2021-04-15T17:09:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T21:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/?page_id=2562"},"modified":"2024-09-17T16:09:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T20:09:47","slug":"indigenous-native-american-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/resources\/identity-conscious\/indigenous-native-american-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Indigenous and Native American Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a Clark student, it\u2019s likely that your identity may intersect with your career choices, extracurricular interests, and future goals. The Career Connections Center is here to help you explore the role your identity may play in your job search and connect you to helpful resources. You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clarku.joinhandshake.com\/appointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make an appointment<\/a>\u00a0with a career adviser to ask questions, build a job or internship search strategy, and learn how to navigate the resources available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Campus Resources<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/identity\/\">Office for Identity, Student Engagement, and Access (ISEA)<\/a>\u00a0at Clark University provides formal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/identity\/community-groups\/\">affinity spaces for students of color<\/a>\u00a0that meet biweekly each semester. These programs are empowering and supportive spaces consisting of speakers, interactive workshops, and discussions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/counseling\/\">Center for Counseling and Personal Growth<\/a>\u00a0provides individual support, discussion groups, events and programs, and resources for your mental and emotional health, including a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/counseling\/self-help\/mental-health-toolbox\/\">Mental Health Toolbox<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Find a Job, Internship, or Fellowship<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncai.org\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Congress of American Indians<\/a>\u00a0provides a list of job opportunities submitted by employers that are American Indian, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native businesses, governments, or organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/working-in-government\/unique-hiring-paths\/native-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Jobs, Native Americans<\/a>\u00a0is part of the U.S. government\u2019s jobs site. If you are an American Indian or an Alaskan Native who is also a member of a federally recognized tribe, you may be eligible for Indian Preference in your job search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Peoples Fund<\/a>\u00a0supports and gives voice to creative Indigenous artists who share their inspiration, wisdom, knowledge, and gifts with their communities through culturally rooted programs, grant-making initiatives, technical assistance, and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nativehire.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NativeHire<\/a>\u00a0is a tool designed to streamline the job search process for its applicants by working with employers who are actively looking to hire Native Americans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Networking<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aibl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Indigenous Business Leaders<\/a>\u00a0was designed by American Indigenous business and education leaders to promote opportunities for American Indian students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aises.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Indian Science and Engineering Society<\/a>\u00a0promotes high standards of education and professional excellence to widen the STEM workforce and grow sector support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wewin04.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations<\/a>\u00a0strengthens and sustains tribal cultures for the benefit and destiny of the children, educates about tribal cultures and the history of native people, and promotes dignified tribal leadership that reflects pride for those represented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/ana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administration for Native Americans<\/a>\u00a0supports Native American communities by providing financial assistance and capacity building, gathering and sharing data, and advocating for improved policies within the U.S. Department of\u00a0 Health and Human Services and across the federal government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Funding and Scholarships<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/finaid.org\/otheraid\/natamind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid for Native American Students<\/a>\u00a0provides a link to financial aid resources for students who are members of federally recognized tribes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brownandcaldwell.com\/careers\/minority-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brown and Caldwell<\/a>\u00a0offers $5,000 minority scholarships to support students who are interested in pursuing careers in environmental fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Suggested Reading<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/collegefund.org\/www-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Career-Pathways-FINAL-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Pathways: A Career Readiness Guidebook by the American Indian College Fund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/career.uconn.edu\/blog\/2021\/02\/18\/confronting-white-supremacy-culture-in-the-social-impact-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Confronting white supremacy culture in the social impact sector<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vault.com\/blogs\/diversity\/how-to-find-companies-that-focus-on-diversity-and-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 tips for searching for companies that focus on diversity and inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contact-box has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Contact Information<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-career-connections-center\">Career Connections Center<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contact-details is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">Office Location<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon map\">Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC Building)<br>939 Main St.<br>Worcester, MA 01610<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon tel\">1-508-793-7258<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon fax\">1-508-421-3752 Fax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon mail\"><a href=\"mailto:cservices@clarku.edu\">cservices@clarku.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-links is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">Career Lab Hours<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon clock\">The Career Lab offers on-demand reviews of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles 12 \u2013 4 pm weekdays. Upload your documents, or make an appointment for the Career Lab on Handshake!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a Clark student, it\u2019s likely that your identity may intersect with your career choices, extracurricular interests, and future goals. The Career Connections Center is here to help you explore the role your identity may play in your job search and connect you to helpful resources. 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