The Summer Internship Program (SIP) places Alaska Native, Native American, Indigenous and rural undergraduate/graduate students into organizations around Alaska to provide further leadership growth, employment experience and cultural exploration.
We aim to develop leaders that understand their own histories and traditions, bringing awareness of current and emerging issues, and to provide practical experiences for them to draw from. We have the expectation of encouraging leaders who contribute to the Native community by participating in boards and commissions, service projects, networking with community leaders and engaging in the decision making process for issues that are crucial to the advancement of Alaska Natives.