An important part of every AISES National Conference, the College and Career Fair is the largest event of its kind in Indian Country. Here is a directory of the wide variety of organizations, agencies, nonprofits, and colleges and universities that came to Phoenix or joined us remotely to promote the many opportunities they offer. A big thank-you to all of our 2021 AISES National Conference sponsors! They are designated by red text. In-person exhibitors are indicated with a circle [●] and virtual exhibitors are indicated with a square [■].
3M ■ This multinational company prides itself on “global innovation” and creative product development in several areas, including health care, electronics, energy, and consumer goods. 3m.com
Accenture ■ Providing consulting expertise in digital, technology, strategy, and other fields, this is a Fortune Global 500 company. accenture.com
AECOM ● Providing professional services in a multitude of areas including planning, design, engineering, consulting, and program and construction management AECOM is listed on the Fortune 500 as one of the country’s largest companies. aecom.com
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company ● ■ Keeping the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System running smoothly and safely creates rewarding careers and healthy communities for people in Alaska. alyeska-pipe.com
Amazon ● ■ On a mission to be the world’s most customer-centric company, Amazon works to research and develop new technologies on behalf of its customers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the globe. amazon.com
American Chemical Society ● ■ ACS promotes chemistry outreach and education and represents professionals across the entire field of chemistry. acs.org
American Indian Graduate Center ● Headquartered in Albuquerque, this nonprofit provides fellowships to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students across the country. Since 2001 it has been a partner in the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. aigcs.org
America’s Navy ● ■ The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas. navy.com
AMERIND The only 100-percent tribally owned and operated insurance provider committed to Indian Country, AMERIND offers insurance for tribes, tribal governments, tribal businesses, and individual property coverage. The company also operates AMERIND Critical Infrastructure (ACI), which helps tribes obtain high-speed internet. amerindrisk.org
Ames Laboratory ■ This U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory is operated by and located at Iowa State University, a major public university center of research in science and technology. ameslab.gov
Arizona Department of Transportation ● The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is a multimodal transportation agency serving one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. azdot.gov
Arizona Indians into Medicine ● ■ The goal of Arizona INMED is to develop collaborative partnerships with tribal nations, K–12 school districts, community-tribal colleges, universities, and health professional schools to recruit Native American students and support them as they prepare for the health professions. inmed.medicine.arizona.edu
Arizona State University ● ■ A top-ranked research university, ASU pursues inclusive, community service–oriented research that positively impacts communities in Arizona and around the world. asu.edu
Association of American Indian Physicians ■ The Association of American Indian Physicians provides educational programs, health initiatives, and services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities and students. aaip.org
Association of American Medical Colleges ■ A nonprofit association dedicated to transforming health care through innovative medical education, cutting-edge patient care, and groundbreaking research, the AAMC counts accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools and major teaching hospitals and health systems among its members. aamc.org/students
AT&T ■ The world’s largest telecommunications company, AT&T succeeds at connecting people with their world — at work and at home — by connecting businesses on six continents, covering the high-speed mobile internet network of 380 million people in North America, and having more than 25 million U.S. video subscribers. att.com
Ball Corporation ● ■ Known for iconic glass jars, Ball is also a major presence in aluminum beverage and aerosol packaging as well as the vast field of aerospace and technologies. ball.com
Baylor College of Medicine ● ■ Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, health care, and community service locally and globally. bcm.edu
Be An Actuary ● ■ Be An Actuary provides support and information to aspiring and practicing actuaries, who reduce risk by forecasting by the numbers. beanactuary.org
Berkeley National Laboratory ■ The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a multiprogram science research facility managed by the University of California. lbl.gov
BetMGM ● ■ A state-of-the-art online resource for sports betting, casino gaming, and poker, BetMGM has an exclusive partnership with MGM Resorts. betmgminc.com
Blue Origin ■ Founded by Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin is developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe and low cost and serve the needs of civil, commercial, and defense customers. blueorigin.com
BNSF Railway ■ With more than 400 railroad lines, this 160-year-old company operates one of the largest freight railroads in the country. bnsf.com
The Boeing Company ● ■ This aerospace company manufactures commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. boeing.com
Bonneville Power Administration ■ The BPA is a federal, self-funding nonprofit agency based in the Pacific Northwest that covers its costs by selling its products and services. About one-third of the electric power used in the Northwest comes from BPA. bpa.gov
Booz Allen Hamilton ● ■ A consulting firm specializing in technology and management, Booz Allen Hamilton provides strategic advice to public and private clients in a range of fields, including defense and intelligence. boozallen.com
Brown University ● ■ This Ivy League school has earned a reputation for rigorous academics and a singular undergraduate experience based on its flexible open curriculum, where students design their own educational plan. brown.edu
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is an agency in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) responsible for managing development of the nation’s offshore resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way. boem.gov
Burroughs Wellcome Fund The Burroughs Wellcome Fund serves and strengthens society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences to improve human health through education and powering discovery in frontiers of greatest need. bwfund.org
Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute ● ■ This world-class engineering college is recognized for innovation, societal relevance, and the impact of its endeavors. engineering.cmu.edu
Carollo Engineers ■ An environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities, Carollo Engineers recruits civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and instrumentation and control engineers, as well as scientists, planners, architects, and CAD designers. carollo.com
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ■ The nation’s health protection federal agency, the CDC advances science to promote health and safety across the nation and around the world. cdc.gov
Central Intelligence Agency ● ■ The CIA works to gather global intelligence and analyze information to preempt threats to national security, and to provide national security intelligence to senior officials. The agency is organized into directorates: Science and Technology, Digital Innovation, Operations, Analysis, and Support. cia.gov
Cherokee Federal ■ From aerospace to health care to technology, all Cherokee Federal businesses are wholly owned by the Cherokee Nation and employ more than 11,600 people. Sixty-three percent of profits are invested in Cherokee businesses for creating jobs in high-growth, high-potential industries. cherokee-federal.com
Chevron ■ The “Human Energy Company,” Chevron creates products for a sustainable economy and pursues renewable, ever-cleaner resources for the future. Chevron employees around the globe are working every day to provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy to the millions of people who rely on them. chevron.com
Cisco ● ■ Cisco Systems is a global leader in networking for the internet. Cisco’s networking solutions connect people, computing devices, and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place, or type of computer system. cisco.com