Education
The best way to promote local hire is through local education. Alaska is home to universities, community colleges, and technical and vocational schools that provide Alaskans the education and skills they need to succeed in any of Alaska’s industries. Alaska Business covers budgetary issues, educational opportunities, new degrees, and hands-on training programs among other educational topics.
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Innovators Win with Solutions to Tool Storage, Earbuds, and Tire Traction
The UAF College of Business and Security Management awarded more than $45,000 in cash prizes to inventors at the 2024 Arctic Innovation Competition.
Seward Heat Loop Project Includes Workforce Development Component
A US Department of Energy grant for the Seward Heat Loop paid for a new heat pump to provide hands-on training for technicians.
New Workforce Plan to Meet Alaska Workforce Shortages
The Alaska Safety Alliance and the State of Alaska, with support from the Denali Commission, have drafted a cross-industry workforce development plan to address critical labor shortages.
Wayland Baptist University Alaska Leader Takes on Global Duties
Don Ashley, the executive director of Anchorage and Fairbanks campuses for Wayland Baptist University, takes on a new title as the first Executive Director of Global Initiatives for the multi-state network of Christian colleges.
The 2024 Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame
The Alaska State Committee on Research is honoring Tim Collett, Billy Connor, and Christine Resler for their work in hydrocarbons, transportation infrastructure, and innovation itself.
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Crowley Fuels Alaska
In their company kitchens, the Corporate 100 blend wholesome ingredients with exquisite utensils to create the scrumptious ambrosia that keeps employees gratified and contented. Meet the top Alaska employers ranked by number of Alaskans on their payroll, and learn the recipe for success. This issue also includes a focus on economic development initiatives in Anchorage and Kodiak.