About CIEDE

Indigenous nations and communities are under increasing pressure to develop long-term sustainable economic development strategies.

The creation of the Center for Indigenous Economic Development and Entrepreneurship (CIEDE) at the Anderson School of Management is timely given the importance and variety of issues permeating the study and practice of indigenous entrepreneurship on a regional, national, and global scale.

Indigenous entrepreneurship is at the core of current and future economic development for indigenous nations and communities around the State of New Mexico and nationally.

Through CIEDE the Anderson School of Management will interact with indigenous people and business in the private, public and tribal/community sectors to facilitate and foster indigenous business opportunities and solutions.

CIEDE will also function as a conduit for networking, problem-solving, and business opportunities for Anderson School of Management business students & faculty, indigenous business and non-indigenous business.

Native American Career Fair Objectives

The Anderson Native American Career Fair began in April 2007 initially as an avenue for Native American businesses and organizations to recruit students from the Anderson School of Management. However, it was discovered that the career fair also attracted non-Native companies who were interested in recruiting Native American students. Thus, the Native American Career Fair is open to all Native and non-Native businesses and organizations who are interested in recruiting highly qualified individuals who will soon be receiving their college degrees.

The University of New Mexico and the Anderson School of Management have a diverse population of students who are eager to begin their careers in the various fields of Management. Therefore, the Native American Career Fair is a perfect fit meeting the needs of both recruiter and job seeker.