20 Highest Rated Companies Hiring Interns And Paying Them Big Bucks: Glassdoor Report

Who says internships are nothing more than unpaid slave labor?

A new report from Glassdoor details 20 of their highest rated companies which not only hire interns but also pay them handsomely.

The list of their top 20 companies includes big names like Google, MTV Networks, Intel, NBC Universal and GE. Some of these pay their interns nearly $7,000 per month.

Be warned, however. By applying at Amazon or Procter & Gamble, past interns said they ran through the toughest interviewing process they’ve experienced.

Check out the top 20, in order of their rating by previous interns on a 5-point scale here.

 

Call for Youth Delegates to attend Denakkanaaga

TCC is looking for youth between the ages of 14-18 to attend the Denakkanaaga Elder & Youth Conference in Nikolai, June 4th-8th! If you or someone you know is interested, then follow this link for more information and to download our application forms. Be sure to pass this on so all youth have the opportunity to attend. Denakkanaaga will be celebrating its 30th year!

http://blog.tananachiefs.org/council_online/?p=2669

 

American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships

The American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships are awarded to students attending non-tribal colleges. These scholarships are funded through our partnerships with corporate and private donors and are available to American Indian students attending mainstream universities who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships are administered by the American Indian College Fund and are generally based upon merit or demonstrated financial need.

http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/special_scholarships

 

TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship

Are you currently pursuing a degree in health care? The makers of TYLENOL are awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarships to people who are committed to a career for caring for others.

Future health care professionals are encouraged to apply to the TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship. The application period is March 12-May 31, 2012 and awards will be announced on August 31, 2012. Ten applicants will receive a $10,000 scholarship and 30 applicants will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

The scholarship application consists of two 500-word essays based on your career aspirations and your resume.

For more information, go to http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

 

George and Mine’ Mikami Scholarship

2012-2013 Scholarship Opportunity

George and Mine’ Mikami arrived in Seward, Alaska in 1914. In 1915, George went to Anchorage as it was being founded as a tent city on Ship Creek Flats; the family followed soon after. Their four children went through the Anchorage schools and all attended UAF, graduating in 1934, 1935, 1937, and 1941. The Mikami children established this scholarship in honor of their parents for two students (one male and one female) who have good moral character. This fund was established in 1961 and has grown to be one of UAF’s largest scholarships.

Qualifications:

1. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the top 25% of his or her class.

2. Applicant must have sophomore or junior standing at the beginning of the Fall 2012 (have between 30 -90 earned credits).

3. Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

4. Applicant must plan to remain in Alaska after graduation.

5. Applicant must demonstrate good moral character.

Award Amount: At least two awards (minimum $5000) will be made at the discretion of the selection committee.

Applicant Procedure: To apply, students must submit:

1. A Mikami Scholarship application form (available from Financial Aid Office).

2. An essay on what “sound moral character” means to them.

3. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

All application materials must be received by 5:00pm on Friday May 11, 2012.

http://www.uaf.edu/cla/cla-scholarships/1213-Mikami.packet.pdf

 

AIGC News – Student Opportunity – USA Jobs

Student OpportunityUSA Jobs Students – If you are interested in Summer College Student Vacancies in the federal government, visit USAJOBS.gov. Federal offices are now required to have all students submit resumes via USAJOBS.gov to apply for posted vacancies. Students will need to check the Student Page of the website for the agency in which they desire an internship to get information on all student employment. Please keep in mind that there are positions for College Freshman Level and above.Several of the Summer positions will most likely be advertised having multiple selections, i.e., 5 jobs from the same advertisement. All position announcements will include the word “Student,” so when searching for a job or checking off what jobs you want to be notified about, always include the word “Student” or “Student Opportunity”. Listed below is guidance for students to follow; it is extremely important to follow all steps listed. You must be an enrolled college student, a U.S. Citizen and have yet to finish your program of study to qualify for one of the posted positions. We highly recommend that all students go to USAJOBS.gov and complete a profile to apply for government jobs at the grade level and geographic location they are interested in. There is a very helpful link in USAJOBS called “Resource Center” that directs you to student job information and how to complete a profile. Make sure to complete the part of the profile where you check off that you wish to be notified when a position you have indicated interest in is posted. Check off “daily” for frequency of notification. You must be vigilant! When the jobs are posted, they open and close very quickly. This year, expect an announcement for jobs within the next week or so. Jobs are expected to close within 1 day; you must act quickly after it is posted. It is to your advantage to be prepared with the following so that you only have to add the electronic information requested when the jobs are posted and check USAJOBS EVERY DAY.Prepare an ELECTRONIC COPY of the following: Verification of Indian Preference Form BIA-4432 for Employment in the BIA and IHS Your Most Current Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable; Official Transcript is requested if hired) Proof of Enrollment from the school you are currently attending Your Current Resume When you see that the job you’re interested in has been posted, immediately follow the instructions for applying and attach all the necessary documents. We wish you the best in all your academic endeavors. Congratulations to Spring 2012 Graduates across Indian Country! In This AIGC E-News USA jobs Contact AIGC Phone: 505-881-4584Fax: 505-884-0427 Email: web Quick LinksAIGC Scholarships More About Us Stay Connected through Alumni Registration Online Donations Scholarship Resources The American Indian Graduate MagazineAdvertisers Amerind Risk Management PNM Arizona State University Higher Education Recruitment Consortium Evergreen State College Alaska Native Business Directory Lewis & Clark Law School University of Tulsa Washington University Gates Millennium Scholars Scholarship Support Accenture Wells Fargo The American Indian Graduate Magazine Request a free subscription Follow US on… 3701 SAN MATEO BLVD. NE, SUITE 200 :: ALBUQUERQUE NM 87110 PHONE 505-881-4584 :: TOLL FREE 1-800-628-1920www.aigcs.org

 

William and Dorothy Jane Wood University of Alaska Talent Grant

2012-2013 Talent Grant Opportunity

Former University of Alaska President William R. Wood and his wife Dorothy Jane were longtime and ardent supporters of the University. This talent grant endowment was funded and grown for many years through the Crossroads fashion show held by the UAF College of Fellows. The purpose of the grant is to recruit and retain students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks who exhibit exceptional potential for excellence in the fine arts and to encourage them to further develop their talent while enrolled at UAF.

Qualifications:

1. Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student attending or planning to attend UAF, and must be declare an academic major in a program within the Music, Art, or Theatre Departments.

2. Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.

3. Applicant must demonstrate talent and potential to excel in the fine arts.

Award Amount: One or several awards (minimum $1000) will be made at the discretion of the selection committee.

Application Procedure: Students must submit the Wood Talent Grant application form, essay, letter of recommendation, and portfolio/performance samples by May 11, 2012. Application forms are available at the Music, Art and Theatre Department offices and the UAF Financial Aid Office. Continuing grants for previous year recipients may be considered, but students must re-apply.

For more information, see http://www.uaf.edu/cla/cla-scholarships/1213-Wood-Packet.pdf.

 

PRSA Alaska Chapter Len McLean Scholarship

PRSA Alaska Chapter Len McLean Scholarship – seeks applicants by June 1: http://www.prsaalaska.org/students/len-mclean-scholarship/

Seeking Scholarship Applicants

Are you a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year, accredited institution pursing a degree in public relations, journalism or communications? Apply for the PRSA Alaska Chapter Len McLean Scholarship. Named in honor of one of the chapter’s founding members, the $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a student furthering their education at a college in or outside of Alaska. Deadline for completed applications is June 1, 2012.

 

You’re Invited to Our Graduate Reception May 10

You are invited to the Doyon Foundation 2012 Graduation Reception next Thursday, May 10 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Doyon Foundation in the Doyon Industrial Facility at 615 Bidwell Ave. in Fairbanks.

Join us for a keynote speech from graduate Maurine Isaacson, a University of Alaska Fairbanks student graduating with a bachelor’s of business administration, and a message from our alumna speaker Sarah Obed, currently serving as Doyon, Limited’s government relations director. We’ll also recognize all of our 2012 graduates, and light refreshments will be served.

If you are graduating from high school, college or a vocational program, please be sure to complete our short 2012 graduate questionnaire at http://fs8.formsite.com/doyonfoundation/form9/index.html. Respondents will be featured in a special graduate edition of the Doyon Foundation e-newsletter. (Check out last year’s edition here on our website!) The deadline to submit your questionnaire is this Friday, May 4.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sommer at 907.459.2048 or stickmans@doyon.com. Hope to see you at the reception!

 

Indigenous Ways of Knowing (IWOK) Summer Academy

The IWOK Summer Academy is a FREE two-week, residential summer college preparatory program for Native American high school students. Participants are housed on the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling campus in Portland, Oregon. Students will be introduced to liberal arts through a “Native lens,” receive SAT preparation, and participate in a mentoring program with younger students from a Portland Public School Indian education program.

Click here to read more information about this exciting summer program!

Application Deadline: May 1, 2012

 

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Mellen Shea Scholarship Grant deadline is May 1

CITC’s Tribal Scholarships and Grants Program is now accepting applications for the Mellen Shea Memorial Scholarship

Mellen Shea Memorial Scholarship (MSM)

The Mellen Shea Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 to honor the memory of Mary Ellen “Mellen” Shea. Mary Ellen “Mellen” Shea was a passionate educator. She spent her professional life as a classroom teacher, an academic counselor, an athletic coach, and a mentor and friend to countless youth in Anchorage. Mellen devoted the last six years of her life to inspiring and empowering Alaska Native and American Indian students through CITC’s educational services, where she was respected, admired, and loved by CITC students and staff alike.

Mellen was an enthusiastic and accomplished mountaineer, skijorer, and dog musher. She climbed Denali, finished the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and made six additional trips to Nome as part of the Serum Run with famed explorer Colonel Norman Vaughan. Mellen embraced and embodied a true spirit of determination; she had tremendous initiative, courage, and heart. She was known for her bright smile, her cheerful disposition, her inquisitive mind, and her irrepressible spirit.

This scholarship fund was developed to provide financial assistance to Alaska Native and American Indian students who are pursuing a postsecondary degree in Education, aspiring to be teachers. Scholarship award selection criteria are based upon timely submission of a complete applicant form, as well as the quality and sincerity of the written essay.

Eligibility: Alaska Native & Native Americans. Reside in the anchorage area. Enrolled in or admitted to a postsecondary undergraduate education degree program. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, and Aspiring to be a teacher.

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for students who are pursuing a postsecondary undergraduate education for Associates or Bachelors degree program.

Amount: $1,000 maximum per academic year. Two students are awarded each year.

Duration: Must re-apply each deadline.

Deadline: May 1.

Web: http://www.citci.com/opportunities/growing-graduates

For more information contact Kathy H. Wright, Scholarship Counselor, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. (CITC), ETSD Dept, 3rd Fl, Tribal Scholarships & Grants, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, 907.793.3578 Direct, 877.985.5900 Toll-Free, 907.793.3378 Alaska’s People Receptionist Main, 907.793.3589 Scholarship Fax, CITC Scholarships: scholarships@citci.org | Website: www.citci.org | Scholarship Website: http://www.citci.com/opportunities/growing-graduates.

 

Career Fair at Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage – May 9th

Talk with a Recruiter and learn more about your future career at Alaska Native Medical Center! See below flyer for details.

ANMC Career Fair Flyer.pdf

 

The Alaska Performance Scholarship

April 20, 2012Dear Fellow Alaskan, With your help, the Alaska State Legislature approved our funding request for the Alaska Performance Scholarships, ensuring that eligible graduates from the classes of 2011 and 2012 receive their earned scholarships. In addition, the Legislature also passed my legislation establishing a perpetual funding mechanism to ensure that students who are entering high school this year will have access to Alaska Performance Scholarships and AlaskAdvantage Education Grants when they graduate. These scholarships change lives and open doors of opportunity for graduates from across the state to pursue their futures in Alaska. So thank you, Alaskans, for helping to create transformational incentives for young Alaskans to work hard, learn more, and reach for the stars. Parents and students who would like more information on the Alaska Performance Scholarship can visit: aps.alaska.gov. Until next time, Governor Sean Parnell I Choose Respect State of Alaska - Office of the Governor - Share Your Thoughts - Subscribe/Unsubscribe Office of the Governor | PO Box 110001 | Juneau, AK 99811

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Internships at the Anchorage Mayor’s Office

A limited number of summer internships are available in the Mayor’s Office. Please call 343-7100 or email Larry Baker (BakerL@muni.org) for more information.

 

Alaska Native Business Management Course – UAA

UAA is once again offering Alaska Native Business Management: BA A490A CRN 76376 Elective – 3 credits – Meets Tu. /Th. 5:30-6:45 pm (flyer attached) in Fall 2012.

Additionally, they plan to add a lower division course this spring that will introduce students to ANCSA and the businesses it created.

These classes include a plethora of wonderful and talented guest speakers. This spring, for example, they had Jason Metrokin, President/CEO of BBNC, Sheri Buretta, Chairman of the board of Chugach Alaska Corporation , Tara Sweeney, Senior Vice President at ASRC and Willie Hensley just to name a few!

This curriculum was made possible by a donation of Chugach Alaska Corporation. It is UAA’s goal to grow this area of study, not just for Alaska Native leaders, but for all Alaskan’s who plan a future in management. See below flyer for more information.

ANCSA Class Flyer Fall 2012.pdf