Choggiung Limited Youth Board Program FY2026-2027

The objective of the Choggiung Youth Board Program is to provide youth with a practical and meaningful experience in Alaska Native Corporate board governance. It is designed to educate and empower young shareholders to become active members in our communities through development of leadership skills, problem-solving, and collaboration with the Choggiung Board of Directors to positively impact the future for Choggiung, Limited. The program will provide a forum to Alaska Native youth to develop their professional skills, become engaged in their communities, and promote economic, cultural, and social development through education, mentorship, experience, and job training.

To be eligible you must be a Choggiung Shareholder and between the age of 18-25 years of old. 

This is a non-voting member, unpaid position. The program is designed to give young shareholders the opportunity to learn and gain experience in serving as a board director.

The following are the specific responsibilities of the youth member.

- Maintain confidentiality. All business discussed in meetings is confidential and should not be shared outside of the meeting room with friends, family, or other professional and non-professional connections.

- Participate in strategic and tactical planning meetings, quarterly board meetings, shareholder events and other corporate governance activities.

- Engage in activities such as public speaking, events, and workshops.

- Represent Choggiung Limited, its subsidiaries, and the Choggiung Board in the community.

- Acts as advisory body to the Board of Directors and Chair of the Board.

- Attend and participate in all Board Meetings to include the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

- Provide different perspectives on issues and discussions.

- Prepare for meetings by reviewing quarterly board packets and annual agenda

- Maintain a positive attitude and exceptional professionalism to help foster positive relationships with all board members, staff, and shareholders.

- Share and contribute creative and innovative ideas to help the company grow and succeed.

Key Learning Objective

Get to know the Company

Roberts Rule of Order

Standards of Conduct

Leadership Development

Public Speaking

Taking Board Action

Reflection and Growth

Getting prepared

Networking & Current Issues

Duration:

This is a one-year commitment (June 2025 through June 2026) for Choggiung Shareholder Native youth to gain professional leadership skills and Training.

Expenses:

Choggiung, Limited will pay for the following

1. Travel Expense such as airline tickets, uber, taxi, etc.

2. Per Diem for meals and incidental.

3. Lodging Cost.

Required Documents:

- Resume

- One-Page (700-word max) addressing WHY you want to serve on the Choggiung Limited Youth Board Program and WHY you believe this program will benefit you personally and professionally?

- Recommendation Letter