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Virginia Tribal Education Consortium
One Voice United for Education
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.
We Are Hiring! Career and Technical Education Liaison
The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium (VTEC) is seeking a dedicated Career & Technical Education (CTE) Liaison to strengthen relationships between Tribal governments, schools, employers, and community organizations across Virginia. This hybrid position plays a vital role in advancing educational equity and workforce readiness for Virginia’s Indian citizens.
The CTE Liaison will:
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Build partnerships that expand access to high-quality CTE programs.
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Support Native students in navigating career pathways and credentialing opportunities.
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Collaborate with schools, Tribal leaders, and employers to sustain long-term workforce development initiatives.
This is a hybrid role based in Ashland, VA, with regular travel throughout the Tribal territories.
Salary: $78,000–$82,000 (no benefits)
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to:
Reggie.Stewart@vtecinc.org or mail to:
Virginia Tribal Education Consortium
ATTN: Reggie Stewart
10469 Atlee Station Road, Ashland, VA 23005
VTEC observes Indian Preference in hiring, as authorized under 25 U.S.C. §472 and 25 CFR Part 5.
Job Opportunity: Community Tribal Liaison
CodeVA and the Virginia Tribal Education Consortium (VTEC) are seeking an independent contractor to serve as a Community Liaison for Tribal Engagement.
This short-term position (approximately 8 hours per week, up to 32 hours per month, January-August) will help strengthen relationships between CodeVA, VTEC, and Virginia’s Tribal communities. The Community Liaison will support outreach, travel to powwows and community events, and assist in securing commitments for tribally led computer science and STEM programming using CodeVA-provided curriculum and training.
This contract role requires travel within Virginia, so applicants should be residents of the state—preference may be given to those based in the Coastal Plain/Tidewater region where many Tribal communities are located.
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Applicants interested in this opportunity are encouraged to view the job description attached to the button below, and submit their resume and cover letter to: hr@codevirginia.org
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Deadline for applications is December 19, 2025.
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.
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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.
Rolling Scholarship Programs:
University of Virginia's Oliver Linwood Perry Endowed Scholarship:
Named in honor of a birthright Nansemond citizen, the Oliver Linwood Perry Endowed Scholarship is a renewable scholarship providing support to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Virginia (UVA) who demonstrate a history of service to Native American tribes. Preference is given to those who work with tribes that are indigenous to Virginia.
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To be considered for this scholarship, students must submit a description of their service and one signed letter of reference from a Native American tribal leader.
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Eligible students should submit the electronic application or see UVA's Scholarships Requiring Students to Self-Identify to SFS page for more information.
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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