Tribal Grant Bringing Broadband Fiber to Nenana
Nenana is set to receive broadband internet service thanks to a collaboration between Alaska Communications, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and Nenana Native Association.
Tag: Alaska Communications
New Year, New CEO for Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications hired Paul Fenaroli as CEO and president upon the departure of former CEO Matthew McConnell, who has completed his tenure.
Alaska Communications Selected as Landing Party for US-Malaysia Fiber Cable
The first subsea fiber optic cable to directly connect Malaysia and the US will land at the Alaska Communications cable landing station in Florence, Oregon.
Alaska Communications Hires Vice President of Human Resources
Alaska Communications hired Jessica Linquist, a veteran of resource development companies in the state, as Vice President of Human Resources.
New Efforts to Train Technicians for Telecom and Industrial Machining
MTA and Alaska Communications are collaborating to train technicians for a surge of telecom projects, while a new Industrial Machine and Maintenance course launches in Seward.
New COO for Alaska Communications Parallels Some of CEO’s Background
Jeff Vogt, the new Chief Operating Officer for Alaska Communications, has experience at several of the same tech companies where the telecom’s new CEO used to work.
CEO Selected for Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications chose Matthew McConnell, a tech executive in Colorado, as its new CEO, replacing the late Bill Bishop.
Working to Employ Alaskans with Disabilities
The Alaska Work Matters Task Force reviewed and analyzed existing policies, practices, procedures, barriers, and workforce utilization data regarding the employment of people with disabilities in Alaska, producing a report that includes sweeping recommendations for legislation and for executive branch departments, agencies, and commissions.
Occupational and Survival Training
Employers are compelled by regulations and their own moral standards to prioritize the health of their employees. For those employees whose work requires that they manage bad weather, remote worksites, aggressive wildlife, or other hazards, additional training can give them the tools they need to get home safe every day.
Three Key Leaders Promoted at Alaska Communications
Anchorage-based telecom Alaska Communications (ACS) promoted three members of its executive team.