CAREER SERVICES MSU BILLINGS UTILIZING YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES EDUCATION
WHAT CAN I DO WITH NAS DEGREE? 1.Consider jobs/careers that require or capitalize on Native American Studies 2.Continue with advanced studies that would logically follow a Native American Studies undergraduate program 3.Utilize career resources aimed at Native Americans or Native American-oriented organizations
CAPITALIZING ON NAS Areas that require or directly use an ethnic studies degree: Colleges & universities Organizations that primarily market their products or services to the Native American population Government entities - city, county, state, federal Tribal government/organizations
CAPITALIZING ON NAS Areas that indirectly benefit from NAS degree: ANY job or career, especially when located in regions with significant Native American populations
CAPITALIZING ON NAS Get creative! What jobs or careers need someone with a broad-based knowledge of Native American culture? Film, tourism, marketing Museums, art galleries
GRADUATE SCHOOL Native American Studies: programs across US & Canada oncampus.richmond.edu/faculty/ASAIL/guide/guide.html oncampus.richmond.edu/faculty/ASAIL/guide/guide.html Law school Public Administration Education Social sciences: anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, history American Indian Graduate Center
CAREER RESOURCES indiancountry.com nativejobs.com aboriginalconnections.com nativeamericanjobs.com minoritycareernet.com imdiversity.com American Indian Program Council US Dept of Labor – Indian & NA Programs ALL Federal jobs: BIA and IHS have Indian hiring preferences for qualified applicantswww.usajobs.gov Network with family, friends, family of friends, friends of family Native American Studies faculty American Indian Student Services And of course…Career Services
HIGHLIGHTS Seek opportunities that emphasize working with people from different cultures or communities, and especially with Native American communities Look for ways to utilize the skills emphasized in the NAS program – cultural exploration, understanding of diversity, verbal & written communication, research Think about how your education could be used to enhance your role in the community
HIGHLIGHTS Think about what you could add to an organization, institution, or program through your experiences in the NAS program Key phrases/concepts: cultural diversity, relational awareness, historical perspective, power for social change, global society, communication
CAREER SERVICES University Campus: LIB City College: Jacket Student Central