Native and Indigenous Students

Explore this page to find job boards, identity-related career advice and resources to help you navigate the world of work. Use these tools to support your career goals, find jobs and internships��and establish a strong network both on and off campus.

Schedule an appointment with a career advisor for a tailored session to address your specific needs and goals.

Resources for the Job Search

Native American Jobs offers professional services to help you build and manage your career for maximum potential for success.

As a job seeker, you are looking for the most convenient and reliable method of finding jobs that match your skill set. Nativehire is not only convenient and reliable but it is also made to meet the specific needs of Native Americans.

USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities the world.

Access the SACNAS Career Center to explore hundreds of job opportunities, career insights and resources��and connect with over 4,000 employers.

Cultivate a tech ecosystem of Native technologists crafting free and open source technology for Native communities.

Additional Career-Related Resources

This culturally-relevant guide was created to help Native students prepare for, and successfully navigate, the diverse landscape of job opportunities and sectors of work.

The mission of AIBL is to increase the representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in business and entrepreneurial ventures through education and leadership development opportunities.

The Native American Journalists Association exists to empower the Indigenous voice through journalism with programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote the accurate portrayal of Indigenous people and cultures.

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation advances equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples in the United States.

Microaggressions affect everyone, so creating more inclusive and culturally competent workplace cultures means each of us must explore our own biases in order to become aware of them.

Microaggressions reinforce white privilege and undermine a culture of inclusion. Provides input on how to respond to misaggressions.

Places to Build Connections

As a student, actively building your network is key to shaping your future career. Networking with peers, professors and industry professionals can open up opportunities that might not be readily accessible otherwise. This effort acts as a powerful equalizer, providing you with access to mentorship, hidden job markets and a supportive community that can advocate for inclusivity in your chosen field. Starting this journey now, during your academic career, sets a solid foundation for professional growth and helps create a more equitable landscape in any industry you choose to enter.

If you're looking for more places to build connections and community on campus, contact Junior Reina Toc, Program Manager for Native & Indigenous Students in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change at Junior.Reina@colorado.edu.

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