First Alaskans Institute, leadership development, Summer Internship Program

http://www.firstalaskans.org/index.cfm?section=leadership-development&page=Summer-Internship-Program

The First Alaskans Institute objective is to help develop Alaska Native leaders who contribute to the Native community by participating in boards and commissions, service projects, networking with leaders and engaging in the decision making process for issues that are crucial to the advancement of Alaska Natives as well as developing a cohort/network for career enhancement.

First Alaskans helps to develop a cadre of Alaska Native leaders by helping our people understand their own histories and traditions, bringing awareness of current and emerging issues, and to provide practical experiences for them to draw from. Internship placements can be in both urban and rural Alaska.

During the 10-week internship, interns participate in discussions on relevant topics that:

•Help interns understand the qualities, characteristics, traits, choices and actions of effective Native leaders;

•Discuss political, economic, education and social issues and their historical impacts on Native people, politics, and leaders;

•Help interns understand their own personality traits, their personal interactions and choices, and provide some practical tools for effective planning and decision-making;

•Train interns in successful management practices for organizations (finance, human resources, communications, planning, board-staff relationships, public relations, politics, etc.);

•Train interns in the processes of policy formation at various levels of government;

•Present and discuss current issues in the context of Native cultural values;

•Familiarize interns with methods and institutions of community service (e.g., volunteering, educational mentoring, child-care and development, Elder care, etc.)

If you would like more information about the summer internship contact us at info@firstalaskans.org or call

907-677-1700