This case study explores how the efforts to expand Native American representation in the legal field offer valuable insights for diversifying the financial services industry. The legal field’s success has shown the importance of intentional and resource-backed efforts to build diversity in professional sectors. As a result, the number of Native American attorneys has grown significantly over the past fifty years, enabling tribes to better advocate for their rights and interests. How might the financial services industry do the same? The key is to take intentional approaches to reach Native youth, beginning in high school and extending through higher education and early career stages. This involves creating awareness of career options in finance among Native youth, offering scholarships and internships, and establishing mentorship programs to support Native students and professionals.
Authors
- PROGRAM
- Person-Centered Insights Financial Security Program
- Pages
- 8
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- What Expanding Native American Representation in the Legal Field Can Teach Us About Building a More Diverse Financial Services Industry 1
- INTRODUCTION 2
- We cant have tribal sovereignty without economic sovereignty. 2
- HIGH SCHOOL 3
- Native teens need to know that they have career options. 3
- Native teens need help to understand the connections between their commitment to their tribe and various career paths. 3
- Its hard work Native teens need to be presented with options and told You really can be anything. 3
- Intentional Approaches 4
- HIGHER EDUCATION 4
- Native students need to be able to identify clear professional pathways for various careers. 5
- Native students need robust support systems including mentors peer groups and professional networks. 5
- That institute dramatically reduced the intimidation factor and made you feel comfortable like I can do this and can compete on this level. 5
- Intentional Approaches 6
- EARLY CAREER 7
- Support systems including mentors peer groups and professional networks remain crucial. 7
- Leadership training can equip Native employees with the necessary skills to achieve both personal and professional goals. 7
- .. There was a need for a lot of emotional intelligence and help figuring out my vision. 7
- Intentional Approaches 8
- CONCLUSION 8
