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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UAF Launches Energy Resource Engineering Degree Program
The UAF College of Engineering and Mines has launched its new energy resource engineering baccalaureate program, starting in fall 2024.
American Honda Trains Mechanics for Local Repairs
Four technicians from American Honda went to Scammon Bay to train—and learn from—Coastal Villages Region Fund mechanic/welders who keep ATVs and boat motors running.
Academies of Anchorage
Big changes at the Anchorage School District go beyond overhauling start times. Take a crash course in the district’s college, career, and life readiness transformation.
Tlingit & Haida Names Senior Director of Early Education
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska hired Ethan Petticrew, previously executive director for Cook Inlet Native Head Start, as Senior Director of Early Education.
Rasmuson Foundation Resumes Grantmaking, Issues $5.75M for UA, Housing, and Cultural Projects
Rasmuson Foundation ended its grantmaking pause with $5.75 million in grant awards and news of expanded grantmaking programs.
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