
Opportunities Bulletin
At VTEC, we proudly present a range of exciting opportunities for all Tribal Citizens and students enrolled in our programs. From scholarships and internships to work-based learning, summer camps, job opportunities, and more, there’s something for everyone! We particularly encourage those with an interest in STEM and CTE fields to get involved. Each opportunity may have specific eligibility requirements, so be sure to check the details. For more information, feel free to reach out to our team at VTECStaff@vtecinc.org.
Join the Chickahominy Indian - Eastern Division Team as a Human Resources Intern!
🎯We're Hiring! Join the Chickahominy Indian Tribe – Eastern Division (CITED) team!
📍 Position: Human Resources Intern
📅 Schedule: 20–25 hours/week | Tuesdays–Thursdays
💵 Pay: $14/hour
✨ Are you passionate about people, policy, and community? CITED is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to help lay the foundation for our new Human Resources department!
🔎 What You’ll Do:
Assist in developing essential HR policies and procedures
Help establish onboarding and personnel documentation practices
Provide support in designing a structured and culturally respectful HR framework
Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and community alignment
🧠 Ideal Candidate Has:
Foundational knowledge or education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong written communication skills
Interest or experience in policy writing
A proactive and organized mindset
A heart for serving Indigenous communities
📆 Work Schedule:
3 days/week (Tuesdays–Thursdays preferred)
20–25 hours total per week
Hybrid work is negotiable after initial onboarding
📩 How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Kerry Canaday via email: Kerry.Canaday@vtecinc.org.
🌿 This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a Tribal organization while gaining hands-on HR experience in a supportive environment.
📣 Please share with your networks!
Attention College Students: Get Paid to Impact Your Community!
VTEC is partnering with Trailblazer, a platform that pays first-generation college students $20/hour to be virtual near-peer college advisors to high school students. Trailblazer is building a waitlist at colleges nationwide, and creating a profile takes less than 5 minutes. Use the link (bit.ly/trailblazer-signup) or click the graphic below. Fill out this short survey if you're interested in participating and be sure to select Virginia Tribal Education Consortium as your affiliated organization to connect with students from Virginia tribal communities.

Assistantship opportunity for individuals interested in helping with our engagement with Tribal Nations
Beginning in August 2025
Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education (ALCE) at Virginia Tech
Working with Dr. Donna Westfall-Rudd
CALS GTS Program Director & Sr Scholar
The assistantship responsibilities will include:
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Space to develop a research focus relevant to your professional goals
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Assist in leading this unique future faculty development program
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Co-edit the second volume of Teaching in the University: Learning from Graduate Students and Early Career Faculty
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Help manage resources for program instructional resources
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Opportunity to become an instructor of record for an undergraduate course in ALCE
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Assist with the continued development of engagement initiatives with Tribal Nations in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Community, Agency & Engagement for Native and Indigenous VT Students
Preferred Qualifications of a Successful Applicant
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Formal or nonformal teaching experience
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Experience with cultural competence training, cultural sensitivity based teaching and learning, or community engagement with Indigenous communities.
Anyone interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact Professor Dr. Donna Westfall-Rudd via email: mooredm@vt.edu
Scholarship Programs for Tribal Citizens
Disclaimer: This informational bulletin is intended to highlight some scholarship information that is researched by VTEC CTE Academic Coordinators. The information in this bulletin does not suggest that these are the only scholarships available to Native students in the United States of America. We encourage students to research other areas of scholarships outside of this bulletin. Lastly, please visit the suggested links for additional information regarding any of the scholarship programs posted below.
Upcoming Deadlines for Open Scholarship Programs:
Additional Scholarship/Grant Programs:
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Society For American Archaeology (SAA)
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Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
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American Indians Scholarships
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Frances Crawford Marvin American Indians Scholarship
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Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship
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Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
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Undergraduate
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Graduate & Professional
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Vocational/Trade School
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Summer
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Graduate Summer Research Fellowship
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Elouise Cobell Doctoral Writing Year Fellowship
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National Society for Colonial Dames of America
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For students pursuing careers in nursing or related health fields.
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