CBPP Internship and Employment Newsletter

CBPP Internship and Employment Newsletter

Welcome to the CBPP Internship and Employment Newsletter!

馃帀 January 2026 Edition 鈥 鈥淩eady for the New Year鈥 馃帀

A new semester brings new opportunities, and January is the perfect time to focus on what you want to accomplish for the months ahead. Whether you鈥檙e beginning an internship search, revisiting career goals, or taking your first steps toward post-graduation plans, starting early can give you a strong advantage! 

In this edition, we鈥檒l set up some easy to follow steps to take to get you ready both academically and professionally for the new year!

馃攷 In This Issue:

Internship and Job Opportunities

  • 1. Alaska Indigenous Research Program (AKIRP) Summer Internship

    馃搷 Anchorage, AK. Full-time and In-person 馃搯 May 26 鈥 July 31, 2026

    ANTHC Research Services is offering the 2026 Alaska Indigenous Research Program (AKIRP), a paid 10-week internship for Alaska Native and American Indian students and early-career professionals interested in health research, Tribal health, and public health.
    Interns will work on 1鈥3 projects alongside experienced mentors and gain hands-on experience in data collection, community engagement, health promotion, literature reviews, and presenting research findings. The program includes a one-week orientation covering ANTHC, research ethics, and the Alaska Tribal Health System.

    This position is fully in-person in Anchorage. Interns are paid hourly, with travel and housing provided for non-Anchorage residents and free access to city bus services.

    Eligibility: Must be 18+, Alaska Native and/or American Indian, and interested in a career in health or research. Enrollment in school is not required. Applications open December 2025 at .

    To learn more and apply please contact chsinternships@anthc.org or 907-729-2906.

  • 2. Associate with Commercial Career Track Program

    馃搷 Anchorage, AK & More.  馃搯 January & July 2026

    USI Insurance Services鈥 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 

    3. Associate with Employee Benefits Account Representative Program

  • 馃搷 Anchorage, AK & More.  馃搯 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鈥檒l 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 

  • 4. Summer Internship Program 鈥 Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC)

    馃搷 Anchorage, AK & More.  馃搯 January & July 2026

    APFC is offering a paid Summer 2026 internship for Alaska college students interested in finance and investment management. Interns gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to investment operations and industry professionals. Pay is $25/hour (bachelor鈥檚) and $27/hour (master鈥檚). Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time at an Alaska university or be Alaska residents attending school elsewhere, and pursuing or recently graduated from a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 program. The internship runs 12鈥13 weeks with flexible scheduling.

    To learn more or apply, visit Careers 鈥 Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation or contact Lesley Creswell at lcreswell@apfc.org.

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  • 5. Associate with Commercial Career Track Program

    馃搷 Anchorage, AK & More.  馃搯 January & July 2026

    USI Insurance Services鈥 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 

  • 5. Development Intern 鈥 American Lung Association

    馃搷 Remote (U.S.A Based).  馃搯 Spring 2026

    The American Lung Association is seeking a Development Intern for Spring 2026 to support marketing, social media, and event planning efforts. This unpaid, remote internship offers students hands-on experience in nonprofit development, communications, and public relations while supporting the organization鈥檚 mission to improve lung health and prevent lung disease. Interns will assist with marketing campaigns, participate in staff meetings, and support events such as the Clean Air Challenge on May 9, 2026. The position requires a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week, offers a flexible schedule, and must be completed by May 15, 2026. Applicants must be eligible to receive course credit or fulfill a graduation requirement.

    To learn more or apply, visit the 


鈿欙笍 Practical Ways to Prepare for the Semester

You don鈥檛 need a full plan on day one, but a few intentional actions now can reduce stress later.

  • Get familiar with what鈥檚 available
    Spend time browsing internship listings and campus events, even if you鈥檙e not ready to apply yet. Knowing what exists helps you make quicker decisions later.

  • Create a simple tracking system
    Whether it鈥檚 a notes app, spreadsheet, or calendar, having one place to track opportunities, deadlines, and follow-ups keeps things from slipping through the cracks.

  • Check your professional materials early
    Make sure your resume, email signature, and LinkedIn profile reflect where you are now 鈥 not last semester.

  • Identify one area to focus on
    This could be gaining experience, building skills, networking, or preparing for life after graduation. A single focus can guide your choices throughout the semester.


馃搮 Upcoming Events

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  • Happy New Year!

    馃搯 Thursday, January 1, 2026

  • CBPP Night at the Game

    馃搯 Saturday, January 10, 2026

  • First Day of Spring Semester

    馃搯 Monday, January 12, 2026

  • Alaska Civil Rights Day & Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    馃搯 Monday, January 19, 2026

  • Last Day to Add / Drop Classes

    馃搯 Friday, January 23, 2026


CBPP Highlights

ASSET Awards 鈥 Fall 2025

The ASSET Award (Accounting Student Success & Engagement Tech Award) is a new 乐播传媒 Accounting Department initiative recognizing Anchorage-campus Accounting and Bookkeeping majors for academic performance and engagement. Each semester, students earn points through coursework and departmental involvement, and five recipients are randomly selected to receive university-supported Windows laptops funded by the Lenore and George Hedla Fund through the Accounting Department Computers for Students Program. In December, five CBPP Accounting students received laptops through this initiative. Launched this fall, the program celebrates student commitment, supports success, and strengthens the Accounting learning community through a transparent, semester-end award process. If you鈥檙e interested in learning more about this program, please contact Stasia Straley at scstraley@alaska.edu.

THE SUITE at CBPP

Students enjoyed a fun Finals Week Sweets in the Suite at The Suite at CBPP, and we鈥檙e happy to continue providing this welcoming space to support you during the semester. Events like this are part of our ongoing effort to help you finish strong鈥攕o be sure to take advantage of The Suite and watch for more opportunities to recharge, including our monthly Caffeine Caf茅 and Hydration Station. Contact the CBPP Dean's Reception for more information.


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