Presentation Overview 2006 Summer Intern Project “Tomorrow’s Leaders:

1. Presentation Overview 2006 Summer Intern Project “Tomorrow’s Leaders: Embracing Today’s Challenges, Standing Together Through Change” Purpose and Goals Outcomes Components Selections of Partners and Interns Program Content

2. Mission: • The First Alaskans Institute will help develop the capacities of Alaska Native Peoples and their communities to meet social, educational and economic challenges, while fostering positive relationships among all segments of our society. What we do: • Alaska Native Policy Center for research and analysis of issues important to Alaska Natives • Leadership Development programs • Community Investments For more information: www.firstalaskans.org Legal Status: 501(c)(3) Publicly supported non-profit

3. Purpose of Internship Project To increase the recruitment, hiring, placement and retention rates of Alaska Natives in management and leadership positions that impact public policy To provide increased knowledge of Native hire issues for the employer/partner community

4. The goals of the program will be realized through the following strategies: By fostering community partnerships and collaborations By developing career pathways awareness Through the development of 30+ new internship opportunities Through the focus on leadership training that provides management level opportunities By tracking and evaluating the process and outcomes

5. Internship Outcomes • Internship opportunities provided in • policy making positions • Gain real-world experience at managerial and • policy levels • Networking opportunities • Personal and professional training and • development • Service learning and giving back to our • communities • Understanding of Alaska issues and current • events that are based on Alaska’s unique • history

6. Internship Components Orientation session at the beginning of the internship Meaningful managerial/policy level placements Leadership Fridayswhich are weekly leadership development sessions Debriefing session at the end of the internship

7. Recruitment of 2006 Partners and Interns 2/17 - deadline for job descriptions from partners 2/17 - intern application deadline 2/27 - intern interviews and selections conducted that week 3/6-8 - Employer participation in screening/selection of intern 3/10 - interns notified of selection 4/18 - employer orientation

8. Recruitment Methods First Alaskans Institute website ANCSA Education Consortium Rural and other business organizations Educational institutions ANCSA Communications Departments E-mail distribution to Intern Alumni, list serves

9. Intern Applicant Qualifications Alaska junior+ college students Students in good academic standing Interest in management level placements Commitment to complete 10-week program Compliance with partner company’s employment policies

10. Partner Placements Alaska Growth Capital Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program Alaska Native Policy Center ANTHC Cuyung Tribal Council BP Exploration CIRI The CIRI Foundation ConocoPhillips First Alaskans Institute Institute of Social and Economic Research Kotzebue IRA McDowell Group

11. Partner Placements Municipality of Anchorage NANA Colt Network Business Systems Northstar Group Sealaska Heritage Institute SEARHC Southcentral Foundation St. Mary’s Subregional Clinic UAA Native Student Services VECO Alaska YWCA Anchorage

12. Partner Responsibilities Input in design/redesign of program • Provide meaningful managerial/policy level • internships • Supervision and oversight of intern • Responsible for the intern workload and schedule • Release time for First Alaskans’ weekly leadership • development session • Provide office space, orientation to company • Reimburse intern for agreed upon expenses • Participate in evaluation of the intern and • overall program

13. First Alaskans Responsibilities Provide management and oversight of project Work with industry partners to provide meaningful management level internships Workplace site visit and review of HR Policies Assess effectiveness of project and determine appropriate adjustments for future projects Design tracking mechanism for interns who have completed the internship and graduated from college Conduct Leadership Friday sessions, issue paychecks

14. Intern Demographics • 11 Males, 20 Females • 1 Sophomore, 15 Juniors, 9 Seniors, • 4 Recent Graduates, 1 Masters, • 1 Post Graduate (Pre-Med) • Majors: American Studies, Anthropology, • Native American Studies, Biological Sciences • and Microbiology, Business • Administration/Management, Civil/Mechanical • Engineering, Education, Computer Science • and Information Technology, Environmental • Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Pre-Med, • Rural Development, Spanish, Process • Technology and Industrial Process • Instrumentation

15. Regional Distribution of Interns • 0 Ahtna • 0 Aleut • 2 ASRC • 4 Bering Straits • 3 Bristol Bay • 3 Calista • 0 Chugach • 2 CIRI • 1 CIRI/BBNC • 9 Doyon • 0 Koniag • 2 NANA • 5 Sealaska • 0 13th Region

16. Summer Schedule & Leadership Fridays Orientation- June 5-6, 2006 Placements with Partner for 10 weeks Leadership Fridays at First Alaskans Celebration Event - August 10 End of Project - August 11, 2006

17. First Alaskans InstituteOrientation June 5-6

18. Historical Events Affecting Alaska Natives and Significance of Subsistence June 16, 2006 George Irvin Interns learned what the impacts have been to Alaska and the Native community regarding religion, education, health, statehood, and land, with a particular emphasis on the issue of subsistence

19. Building Successful Careers: Resume Writing, Interviewing, Etiquette June 5, 2006 Interns learned about how to prepare themselves for effective job interviews by getting through the first door with a well written resume and basic etiquette

20. Historical Events Affecting Alaska Natives and Significance of Land Ownership June 16, 2006 John Shively Interns learned what the historical impacts have been to Alaska and the Native community with an in-depth review of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act

21. Traditional Leadership and Leaders June 16, 2006 Wilson Justin Interns learned about how traditional leaders are selected and what is expected of them in terms of service to their community and the absence of any expectation of personal gain

22. Alaska Native History and Current Issues June 16, 2006 Vic Fischer Interns learned what the issues were at the time of statehood from the perspective of a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention

23. Natives’ Survival Through Land Ownership June 23, 2006 Emil Notti Interns learned why and how Native leaders addressed the issue of land ownership, what are the qualities of effective Native leaders, and what is responsibility and commitment in leadership

24. Discussion of Issues in Choices, k-12 Reports June 23, 2006 Greta Goto, Helena Batman To promote leadershipskills, staff from the Alaska Native Policy Center reviewed data on demographics, education, health, and the economy which was followed by group discussions on the critical issues facing Alaska and challenges today’s leaders are faced with. Interns shared their group discussion recommendations for improving the current situation as reflected in the data

25. Native Identity and Connections to the Land June 23, 2006 Willie Hensley Interns now understand why and how Native leaders addressed the issue of land ownership, and the value of documenting personal experiences to teach interested persons about the qualities of effective leaders and what responsibility and commitment in leadership means

26. Achieving Dignity Through Identity June 23, 2006 Diane Benson Interns learned to value who they are from a Native actress’ skits, and saw how stereotypes can be overcome by being proud of who you are and understanding others’ situations

27. Personal Development Training-Myers Briggs Type Indicators June 30, 2006 Bruce Harding Interns learned the importance of relationship building by first understanding themselves through a review of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicators and what they mean for relationship building. The afternoon barbeque provided an opportunity for interns to network in an informal setting with family members

30. The Legislative Process and the Bush Caucus July 7, 2006 Representative Mary Kapsner, Representative Reggie Joule, Senator Albert Kookesh Interns learned about how policy is developed and how various components, including the political process, funding, boards, lobbying, and relationships impact and shape public policy development Representative Reggie Joule

31. Personal Development Training July 14, 2006 Kevin Dee Interns learned about self accountability, issue/conflict resolution, listening skillsand the importance of relationship building by first understanding oneself

32. Rural Development Performance Measures Project Discussion Session July 14, 2006 Greta Goto with Krista Anderson Interns took part in a discussion session brainstorming the meaning of poverty and how the condition affects Alaska Natives

33. Rural Development Performance Measures Project Discussion Session July 14, 2006 Greta Goto with Krista Anderson

34. The Corporate World and Balancing Culture and Values July 21, 2006 Matthew Nicolai Interns learned the ancient art of string games and how traditional customs help guide us in the new world of business, government, and tips on how to survive as leaders in a sometimes difficult corporate world

35. Alaska Native History and Current Issues July 21, 2006 Harold Napoleon “The Way of the Human Being” Interns learned the significance of Native and human values and the importance of understanding the connections to the past and traditions and what constitutes a healthy human being

36. Service Learning July 28, 2006 Michelle Brown, United Way Interns learned what service learning is, why organizations need to participate, the many opportunities for it, and the critical role organizations can have in impacting lives and communities by looking at measurable outcomes and how each of us can make a difference

37. The Essence of Dance July 21, 2006 Marie Meade Interns were reminded of the significance of story telling and dance, and how the inner spirit can be revived through a reconnection to the past and traditions

38. Public Speaking Applications July 28, 2006 Dewey Hoffman and Chris Kolerok Interns received training on the basics of public speaking and how to prepare 30-second elevator speeches

39. Developing Confidence in Public Speaking July 28, 2006 Quentin Simeon Interns learned from a Native Oratory champion the tools of the trade and how the two halves of a person come together to make a whole

40. Lessons Learned from Young Leaders August 4, 2006 Hugh Short, Jered Stewart Interns learned about the importance of staying the course with goals while recognizing how to balance family obligations and to know what over achievement looks like

41. Facilitation Skills/ Strategic Planning Training August 4, 2006 Sarah Scanlan Interns learned how to engage all participants in a group discussion and how to differentiate causes and effects and how to prioritize driver issues

42. Quyana! Gunalcheesh! Salamat! Ha-waa! Ana basee’! Masee’ cho!