Our Top Picks
We’ve searched for as many opportunities as we could find so you don’t have to.
Check out our favorite learning opportunities for Native students interested in public health or health care careers.
Our Top Picks
We’ve searched for as many opportunities as we could find so you don’t have to.
Check out our favorite learning opportunities for Native students interested in public health or health care careers.
Text STEM to 94449
Get connected to Native professionals who work in STEM fields.
Text STEM to 94449 to receive weekly tips and inspiration to motivate you on your path.
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Text HEALER to 94449
We need more Native medical professionals and healers!
Text HEALER to 94449 to get help navigating the steps involved in becoming a healer.
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Text INSPIRE to 94449
People who work in public health are community protectors.
Text INSPIRE to 94449 to hear diverse Indigenous voices and their pathways into public health careers.
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Tribal Public Health Pathways Resource Guide
Want to find summer camps and enrichment programs to learn more about these careers? Our Resource Guides include a brief description of each program, as well as dates, locations, and links to apply.
Tribal Public Health Pathways Resource Guide
Want to find summer camps and enrichment programs to learn more about these careers? Our Resource Guides include a brief description of each program, as well as dates, locations, and links to apply.
AISES
AISES supports students PK-12, undergrad, and graduate students in STEM studies through programs, scholarships, and events. AISES has active network of school-based chapters; as well as scholarships, internships, an AISES Career Hub, and regional and National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair.
American Indian College Fund
The AICF provides direct student support to scholars and college-going Native students – including scholarships, information about colleges and pathway programs, and career readiness resources. Students can also learn more about Tribal Colleges and Universities, Native-focused programs and degrees, and Native-focused centers and institutes to help you build your academic success.
Native Forward
Throughout our 50-year history, Native Forward has empowered over 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support for services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. They provide Native students scholarship funding and student support services that help Native students access and navigate higher education.
Center for Native American Youth
The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is a national education and advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth – to improve their health, safety, and overall wellbeing. All Native youth deserve to lead full and healthy lives. At CNAY, this is achieved through empowerment and culturally-competent methodologies that include leadership, youth-led policy agenda, and youth-led narrative.
UNITY, Inc.
The heart of UNITY is its affiliated youth councils, which are sponsored by tribes, Alaska Native villages, high schools, colleges, urban centers, and others. Youth Councils engage in annual projects in four areas – cultural preservation, environmental awareness, healthy lifestyles, and community service. UNITY has a growing number of affiliated youth councils in 36 states.
American Indigenous Business Leaders
AIBL is the only American Indigenous non-profit organization solely dedicated to empowering business students in the United States. Our programs are designed to engage students in activities that stimulate, enhance, and expand educational experiences beyond traditional academic methods. All students are encouraged to participate in AIBL regardless of race, academic major, or career objectives.
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