🔎 In This Issue:

• Internship and Job Opportunities
• Rake in Opportunities: Networking Tips for Fall
• Upcoming Events
• CBPP 2025 Showcase Highlights
• Career Services Contact Info

Internship and Job Opportunities

• 1. YPG CEO Luncheon - Featuring Matt Blattmachr, Peak Trust Company

  📍 Anchorage, AK.  📆 November 18, 2025

  We’ve been offered two FREE student tickets to the upcoming Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group (YPG) CEO Luncheon, featuring Matt Blattmachr, President & CEO of Peak Trust Company. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Anchorage’s professional community, enjoy lunch, and hear insights from a local business leader shaping Alaska’s financial landscape. Don’t wait—reach out to claim your spot and enjoy this incredible professional development opportunity for free! How to get a ticket: We’ll give one ticket per student to the first two students who contact us and commit to attending.

  To learn more, contact CBPP Dean's Reception cbppdeanreception@alaska.edu or visit the Anchorage Chamber YPG.

• 2. Operations Manager – Alaska Humanities Forum

  📍 Anchorage, AK. Full-time.  📆 Available Immediately

  The Alaska Humanities Forum is hiring an Operations Manager to support its statewide mission of connecting Alaskans through stories, ideas, and shared experiences. This position oversees day-to-day operations, including finance, HR, office and IT management, and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in nonprofit administration. Hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package are available.

  To learn more or apply, contact Ryan Ossenkop, Vice President of Operations, at rossenkop@akhf.org.

• 3. Student Assistant

  📍 Anchorage, AK. Flexible Hours.  📆 Available Immediately

  The College of Business and Public Policy is seeking a student worker to assist with the 2025 Alaska Native Values in Modern Governance: A Training Conference. The position will provide experience in event coordination, communication, and professional outreach while supporting a large-scale community event. Work will include collecting and organizing emails, gathering information from trainers and attendees, assisting with registration, attending the conference on November 14–15, and helping with follow-up activities such as thank-you messages and post-event communications. Students interested in event planning, community engagement, or public service are encouraged to apply.

  To learn more and apply visit: UAA Career Website or contact Sharon Lind at 907-786-0608

• 4. Associate with Commercial Career Track Program

  📍 Anchorage, AK & More.  📆 January & July 2026

  USI Insurance Services’ Commercial Insurance Career Track Program offers new associates an immersive, 18-month, hands-on learning experience to develop the skills necessary to effectively deliver exceptional customer experiences and succeed in an increasingly competitive market. You will receive intensive training, career development support, and hands-on experience from structured curriculums
  
  To learn more and apply, please visit https://usi.avature.net/campusevents

• 5. Associate with Employee Benefits Account Representative Program

  📍 Anchorage, AK & More.  📆 January & July 2026

  The Employee Benefits Account Representative Program is providing in-depth training to prepare associates for client-facing and customer-oriented roles. Throughout the training program, associates join a mentorship business program, led by industry experts, to further develop skills while increasing role-specific levels of responsibility. You’ll be able to meet senior executives and network with team members across business lines through U Network, a peer-to-peering learning platform, and U Mentor, our official one-to-one mentorship program.

  To learn more and apply, please visit https://usi.avature.net/campusevents

🍂 Rake in Opportunities: Networking Tips for Fall

• Polish Your LinkedIn Profile
  Add a clear photo, update your education, and highlight projects or part-time jobs — they all show initiative.

• Connect, Don’t Collect
  Start with classmates, professors, alumni, and professionals you meet at events. A simple “Thanks for connecting!” goes a long way.

• Explore Job Boards Beyond the Basics
  Handshake, Indeed, and LinkedIn are great — but also check out niche boards for your major or industry.

• Request Informational Interviews
  Reach out to alumni or professionals for a 20-minute chat to learn about their field — it can open doors.

• Show Up and Follow Up
  Attend career fairs, employer visits, or networking nights. A quick thank-you message afterward helps you stand out.

📅 Upcoming Events

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• UAA 2025 Fall Career Fair

  📆 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) | Learn More

• Halloween

  📆 Friday, October 31, 2025

• CBPP AI Webinar Series (In-person, too)

  📆 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 📍 UAA Consortium Library | Learn More

• CBPP Student Meet Up

  📆 Thursday, November 7, 2025 | 📍 Rasmuson Hall | Learn more and Register

CBPP 2025 Showcase Highlights

The 2025 CBPP Showcase Celebrated Community and Economic Sustainability

The 2025 CBPP Showcase is a wrap! What a fantastic event — full of energy, insight, and Seawolf spirit! This year’s theme, “Alaska Does It Better: A Focus on a Sustainable Alaska Economy,” set the tone for a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision for Alaska’s future.

With over 500 guests in attendance, the evening featured thought-provoking panel discussions with local and national leaders who shared their perspectives on innovation, leadership, and the future of business in Alaska. If you missed the event, don’t worry — these conversations will soon be available through our upcoming CBPP Podcast Series, so you can benefit from the discussions wherever you are. 

Together, we also made a tangible impact. With over $11,000 raised for the Dean’s Excellence Fund — including a generous $5,000 kickstart gift from AT&T — the Showcase demonstrated the power of community giving. These funds directly support CBPP students through scholarships, mentoring, and career opportunities that help them thrive.

Among those students are Carly Flake and Ben Fugler, who shared their powerful stories at the event.

Carly, an Accounting student and Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Bookkeeping graduate, spoke about how scholarships have allowed her to focus on academics without financial strain. She teaches preschool dance for fun — not necessity — and says these awards remind her that hard work truly pays off.

Ben, an MBA student, began his graduate studies while working full-time on a federal contract. After unexpectedly losing his job earlier this year, support from the Dean’s Excellence Fund allowed him to stay enrolled and continue working toward his goals. His story is proof that every contribution makes a real difference.

The Dean’s Excellence Fund Give Campaign runs through October 24 — if you can give, please join us in fueling student success!

 Learn more about the Showcase: cbppshowcase.info

 Enjoy a short Showcase Recap Video Here

🤝 Connect with Career Services

• Need help finding or applying for opportunities?
• 📧 Email: uaa_career@alaska.edu
• 📞 Phone: (907) 786-6913
• 📅 Book an appointment: Schedule Here
• 💼 Other Job and Internship Opportunities Available: UAA Career Services.