Land and GIS Specialist
CIRI is accepting resumes for a Land and GIS Specialist. This position is responsible for providing support for land management activities; implementing the computer aided mapping and database system (GIS); providing computer-oriented cartographic, technical and graphic design services for CIRI and its associates. The requirements for this position are an associatešs degree of applied sciences, computer science, land management, administration or a related field; a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in surveying or cartographic drafting in land related business; or any combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Alaska Native Students Eligible for Gates Millennium Scholarships
The Gates Millennium Scholars application deadline for the 2002-2003 academic year is Feb. 1, 2002. Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, tribal higher education representatives and other professional educators are invited to nominate students with outstanding academic qualifications, particularly those likely to succeed in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering, education or library science.

Nominated students should also have strong leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to community service. Nominators must be sufficiently familiar with the studentšs academic performance to respond to questions concerning academic achievement. Nominators should carefully review Gates Millennium Scholars eligibility requirements and nominate only those students who are eligible.

Established in 1999 and funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the goal of Gates Millennium Scholars is to promote academic excellence and provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.

Gates Millennium Scholars nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements: be of African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American descent; a citizen or legal permanent resident or national of the United States; have a cumulative GPA of 3.30; attend or be willing to attend an accredited college or university as full-time, degree-seeking freshmen in the fall of 2002; show significant financial need (i.e., meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria); and demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.

A Nominee Personal Information Form (submitted by the student) must be accompanied by a Nominator Form and a Recommendation Form. All forms are available online at the Gates Millennium Scholars website at www.gmsp.org. In addition to the three forms listed above, American Indian and Alaska Native nominees must submit proof of tribal enrollment or certificate of decent. Omission of any of the required documents will render the nomination incomplete.

Alaska's People Opportunities
Alaska's People is always seeking resumes from qualified individuals interested in employment opportunities. New job orders, ranging from administrative to management and specialized positions, are received daily. Information about training opportunities with local unions is also available. For more information about employment or apprenticeship opportunities, contact:

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