NACTEP-STEM
The Native American Career and Technical Education (NACTEP-STEM) Program at Blackfeet Community College supports students and community members in achieving their future goals. It consists of three key elements: Criminal Justice/Legal Studies, Hydrology, and Records Information Management. The program also includes a Career Center located on the BFCC campus.
Supported Degree Programs
Records Information Management
One Year Certificate
The One-Year Certificate provides students with the methods for developing and controlling office records. Organized record-keeping is vital to legal, business, and other companies that must stay in compliance with regulations regarding the United States government's records policy. The National Record Association handbooks will be utilized as part of this curriculum. Along with the Records I and II classes, a Tribal Records course has been developed, which is the first of its kind for the Tribal Colleges and Universities. The BfCC students will study the first recorded documents with the US government. The Tribal Records course begins with the Blackfoot Treaties and Agreements then progresses to the Blackfeet Tribal current issues. Included are the records of the Elouise Cobell (Blackfeet) class-action lawsuit against the United States.
Instructor: Marilyn Parsons Ext. 2609
Criminal Justice/Legal Studies
Associates of Science & One Year Certificate
The Legal Studies A.S. Degree is designed to prepare students for a career as a Tribal Legal Advocate. Students will develop the skills necessary for legal research and writing; gain an understanding of the basics of federal, state, and tribal law; gain an understanding of Native American legal issues; and gain hands-on experience through experiential learning. In addition, students will study the Blackfeet Tribal Code to help prepare them to pass the tribal bar exam. This curriculum is designed to preserve the cultural traditions and heritage of the Blackfeet people through the integration of the Blackfeet worldview.
Instructor: David Gordon Ext. 2239.
Hydrology Technician
Associates of Science & One Year Certificate
This program provides students with the entry-level skills for a career in hydrology. Hydrologic Technicians work closely with Professional Hydrologists and/or Professional Engineers. The curriculum is designed for students to understand the major theories and practices of Hydrology. As well as to be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of essential technical and computational skills in surface and groundwater qualification and quality. Students will gain knowledge of the basic principles of hydrological processes sufficient to evaluate data, collected for accuracy; determine variances, and applicability of data to meet organizational hydrological goals and objectives.
Instructor: Cliff Hall Sr. Ext. 2807
Program Stipends
You are likely eligible for a stipend at the end of each semester if you major in one of the following programs of study:
- Hydrology Technician A.S. Degree
- Hydrology Assistant One-year Certificate
- Criminal Justice Legal Studies A.S. Degree
- Blackfeet Legal Studies One-year Certificate
- Records Information Management One-year Certificate
Career Center
The Career Center welcomes students, alumni, and community members to come in and receive valuable knowledge and skills as it pertains to relevant employment experiences. The resources that are offered in the Career Center are:
- Access to computers
- Scholarship help
- Internet
- Printing
- Application support
- Employment-focused workshops for job skills
- College Transfer Assistance
- Resume/ Cover letter help
- Career/ Job search
- Montana Career Information System (MCIS)
Annual Career Fairs
Our career fairs empower students to connect education with meaningful employment. These events facilitate valuable interactions with potential employers, aiding students in navigating career paths and making informed professional decisions. The efforts of our program aim to make a life changed for the better, a family transformed, a community uplifted, and a nation made stronger.
Staff Directory
Gerald Last Star
NACTEP Interim Director
406.338.5441 ext 2242
gerald.l@bfcc.edu