An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.
Royal Caribbean’s Port Partners program aims to support small business development in Seward, where a new cruise ship terminal is being built.
Rasmuson Foundation ended its grantmaking pause with $5.75 million in grant awards and news of expanded grantmaking programs.
About 450 grad students employed by the UA System are days away from working under their first ever labor contract, after their new union voted to ratify it in May.
The University of Alaska Foundation has a new Chief Financial Officer. Alex Slivka brings more than forty years of experience in accounting, finance, and investments to the nonprofit that stewards the UA System’s philanthropic support.
The University of Alaska Small Business Development Center is releasing $49 million to help participating lenders to make loans to businesses that would normally not qualify.
The University of Alaska is launching a new pilot program to offset the financial burden of teacher internships, paying tuition, fees, and a $10,000 stipend.
The Alaska Maritime Education Consortium is partnering with Yamaha Motor Company to enrich maritime career training.
Northrim Bank gifted $259,500 to fund UA System initiatives that advance research about the state’s economy and fiscal policy.
A vote by the board of regents means UAF may proceed with fundraising and design for the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center and Park.