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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.

Sustainable Agriculture Immersion Weekend: Local Food Production and Regenerative Agriculture

Join College of William & Mary professor Troy Wiipongwii to explore sustainable food systems and learn how to forage in a 150-acre food forest.

 

Including guidance from the Reed Center and the Traditional Eastern Woodland Foodways Alliance (TEWFA), this immersive experience offers hands-on learning about regenerative agriculture, regional food systems, and traditional foodways. Professor Wiipongwii and Indigenous chefs will also offer a unique culinary experience, blending food production with consumption.

 

For questions or to RSVP, please contact Troy Wiipongwii via email: ttwiipongwii@wm.edu

  • Date and time: April 4 at 4:00 PM through April 6 at 2:30 PM  

  • Location: 1932 Mountain Church Road, Middletown MD 21769

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:

 

Preferred Qualifications of a Successful Applicant

  • Formal or nonformal teaching experience

  • 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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