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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.

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. 

Job Opportunity:

Quality Information Project Coordinator

VTEC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support a statewide initiative aimed at improving post-secondary outcomes for Indigenous students. This is a temporary, project-funded position with an anticipated duration of 18 months, depending on organizational needs and funding. Responsibilities include project logistics, data preparation, event planning, and communication with tribal nations, schools, state agencies, and community partners. The role includes periodic travel to the Suffolk, Madison Heights, and Richmond areas in Virginia.

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• Location: Hybrid work arrangement with the VTEC office in Ashland, VA
• Schedule: 20-30 hrs/week 
• Pay: $37.50/hr 
• Employment Type: At-will, temporary, project-funded position with an anticipated 
duration of 18 months 

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• Applicants must submit a cover letter and resumé via email to 
Reggie.Stewart@vtecinc.org.
• Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2026.
• Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
• The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium observes Indian Preference in its hiring practices. The legal authority for Indian Preference can be found in Title 25, United States Code (USC) 472, 472a, and 47; Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 5. The CIT will place all qualified applicants into one of three hiring categories listed below, in order of preference:
o Citizens of a VTEC member tribe
o Citizens of other federally recognized Indian Tribes
o General applicants

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Deadline for applications is January 15, 2026.

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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