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DECEMBER 2023

 

 

Taking Control of Your Career Path

 

Gone are the days when employees spend their entire career at one company. Today’s employees aren’t afraid to move on if their role isn’t what they hoped it would be. Whether it’s taking a new position within the same organization or joining a new group, it’s time to take control of your career path. You don’t need to suffer in a job or company that isn’t right for you.

 

Know What You Want

New grads often start in a field they thought they were interested in, but soon realize it’s not right for them. Some stay the course, motivated by salary or potential growth. Others may feel stuck. If you are unsure that you’re in the right field — or you've lost sight of your career goals — it’s time to reassess. Take a step back and think about what you want. Consider factors such as industry, level of responsibility, and work/life balance. These are key in determining the next step along your career path.

 

 

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ON TOPIC

A Is for Attitude

 

Wherever you are on your career path, having the right attitude can make all the difference. Whether you’re considering making a change or you're happy in your current position, here are some tips to ensure you’re maintaining — and projecting — a winning attitude.

 

Be a confident teammate. Being approachable is important, both when looking for a job and once you are part of an organization. You want to be a team player who listens and collaborates rather than one who argues and dictates. It's also important to maintain a level of humility. Be confident, but don’t tell everyone how great you are. Instead, show them your value through consistent, quality work.

 

Be friendly. A smile goes a long way when building rapport. Keep interactions with your coworkers upbeat. When your team is overwhelmed, be a voice of optimism. Remember that your contributions to the company matter and conducting yourself in a positive way can influence others to stay focused.

 

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RESOURCES

 

 

RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

AISES events, like the and Conferences,
and meetings are great opportunities to network.

 

Have you had a chance to check out the AISES feed?

Check it out to get up-to-date info on what’s going on with the
organization and the latest happenings in Indian Country.

 

 

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ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

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SAVE THE DATE

Oct. 3–5, San Antonio, Texas

 

February 29–March 2, Vancouver, B.C.

 

Region 1: University of Alaska – Fairbanks, April 12–13

Region 2: University of California – Irvine, April 19–20

Region 3: University of Arizona, March 22–23

Region 4: Oklahoma State University, April 5–6

Region 5: University of Saskatchewan, March 14–16

Region 6: Cornell University, March 22–23

Region 7: NASA Langley, April 4–5; April 6 TBD (Host Chapter: Virginia Tech)

 

 

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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

National Institute of General Medical Sciences/National Institutes of Health recently published a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants. This program supports Tribal entities (federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes, Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, and Tribal organizations) to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH S06 applications, which support health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure enhancement. Get a brief overview of the funding opportunities and answer your programmatic, budget, and scientific review questions during this webinar.

 

 

Through the NIST-RACER grant, the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University is offering two free, virtual solar training courses in 2024 to underrepresented and underserved groups, including Native Americans, People of Color, women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities.

 

 

This program is intended to bring AI education into Indigenous communities. Twenty teachers will be supported in learning computer science, artificial intelligence, and web app/Unity app development. The program will begin February 2024, with participants engaging in self-paced online learning of content topics. Participants will then join an in-person, two-week, professional development training to learn about the IndigiGenius AI curriculum. After the training, participants will be invited to co-teach with experienced instructors during a regional IndigiGenius camp. Apply by Jan. 12.

 

JOB OPENINGS

 

3M

– Irvine, Calif.

– Minnesota

– Maplewood, Minn.

– Minnesota

 

AISES – New Mexico/Remote

 

American Packaging Corporation – Rochester, N.Y.

 

BRC – San Antonio, Texas

 

Cal/OSHA – American Canyon, Calif.

 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona – Pomona, Calif.

 

CIA – Washington, D.C.

 

City Building and Engineering Services – New York, N.Y.

 

Eastern Michigan University

 

EnCorps – Multiple locations

 

Michigan Technological University – Houghton, Mich.

 

Florida Polytechnic University – Lakeland, Fla.

 

Indiana University School of Public Health:Bloomington – Bloomington, Ind.

 

Los Alamos National Laboratory – Los Alamos, N.M.

 

National Fuel Gas – Erie, Penn.

 

National Reconnaissance Office

– Denver, Colo.

– Denver, Colo.

– Chantilly, Va.

– Chantilly, Va.

– Chantilly, Va.

– Chantilly, Va.

 

Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources – West Lafayette, Ind.

 

Stanford University Civil & Environmental Engineering Department – Stanford, Calif.

 

Stantec ­

– Philadelphia, Penn.

– Williamsburg, Charlottesville

– Lynwood, Wash.

 

Tacoma Community College – Tacoma, Wash.

 

Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTI-C) – Chicago, Ill.

 

University of California San Diego – La Jolla, Calif.

 

University of Colorado Boulder – Boulder, Colo.

 

University of Virginia Engineering – Charlottesville, Va.

 

U.S. Food & Drug Administration – Silver Spring, Md.

 

Watry Design, Inc. – Long Beach, Calif.

 

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