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BIA Pathways Internships for Students | Indian Affairs BIA Pathways Internships for Students The BIA Pathways Internship Program connects Native American and Alaska Native students to paid internships across the United States. BIA Pathways Internship Program connects Native American and Alaska Native students to paid internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Nations across the United States.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is a federal government agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior . Our mission is to enhance the quality of life, promote economic opportunity, and fulfill and protect treaty and trust responsibilities for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Tribal Nations. Please check back for hiring announcements.
Learn more about How to Apply for a Pathways Internship . Offices or Tribal entities interested in hosting Pathways student trainees can learn more about BIA Pathways Host Information . Federal internships are a fantastic way to gain work experience and explore different career paths, and the BIA Pathways Program is specifically designed to help Native students join the workforce after finishing school.
Just some of the benefits of a Pathways student trainee are: Opportunities working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs or for Tribal Nations. Paid training and travel opportunities to BIA and Tribal locations across the United States. After graduation, successful Pathways student trainees may qualify for a permanent, non-competitive job placement with the BIA.
Learn more about Pathways Internship Program Benefits . BIA Pathways Internships are open to current students aged 16 or older. Whether you’re pursuing an Associate’s or a Doctorate, we are eager to help you develop your talent and prepare you for a rewarding career serving Indian Country.
For more information on internship eligibility requirements, learn more about Pathways Internship Program Eligibility . The BIA provides a much wider variety of services than most agencies.
The work our interns do is incredibly diverse, and our hiring needs span many degree programs and fields , including: Natural Resources: Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Climate Resilience, Geology Forestry and Fire : Forest Management, Timber Sales, Fuels Management, Wildland Fire, Fire Fighting Agricultural Sciences: Rangeland Management, Animal Sciences, Soil Conservation, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Bison Management Technology and Engineering: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science Cultural Resources: Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Language Revitalization, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, American Indian Studies We’re excited to help you find unique ways to apply your education toward a career in public service that benefits Tribal communities.
What Would You Like to Do? Program Areas and Targeted Degree Fields FY24-25 Pathways Program Catalog BIA Pathways Host Information 8:30 a. m.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Current students aged 16 or older pursuing Associate's through Doctorate degrees; targeted at Native American and Alaska Native students. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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