Rural Outreach:

Linking Knowledge and Resources

with Remote Areas

Prepared by Liz Ross

Rural Needs

James Nageak – Council member from Anaktuvak Pass, “The village needs mentors.”

Joan Johnson – Shareholder Relations for Unalakleet Native Corporation, “Professional Training.”

Alveena Katchatag – Office Manager for Unalakleet Native Corporation – “We need any kind of business help.”

What SOM Can Provide•Training

•Mentoring

•Technical Assistance

•Public Service Assistance

Value to Villages

• Increase business acumen•Mentoring opportunities•Business growth•Economic growth and sustainability in the village, the region, and the state

SOM provides H.O.P.E.

“Helping Others Persevere through Education”

Stepping Stone

RAHI is a stepping stone for SOMstudents

NABL

Native Alaskan Business Leaders supports Native Alaskan and American Indian students interested in business, rural economic development, and other related areas.

Angel Alstrom

• Former RAHI Student• Current SOM Student• Current NABL Officer