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.
Tag: workforce development
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.
JA of Alaska Builds Workforce Foundations
Junior Achievement of Alaska is doing its part to build a qualified, quality workforce to power Alaska’s future, setting up the state’s youth for career and financial success.
Resource Development Council Explores Workforce Solutions
Marketing campaigns and transferable skills are some of the tools available to deepen Alaska’s labor pool for impending infrastructure projects.
Industry and Educators Convene for Workforce Development Solutions to Labor Shortage
A two-day Workforce Development Convening brought industry and educators together to address an acute labor shortage.
Re-envisioning High School
Anchorage School District hopes a new focus on readying students for college or careers within the eight high schools across its district will help drive student engagement, increase graduation rates, keep students in Alaska long-term and boost Alaska’s workforce.
UAS Ketchikan Acquires Dedicated Vehicle for the Maritime Training Center
University of Alaska Southeast’s new Maritime Training Center-branded vehicle promotes the center while transporting staff and equipment.
The End of UAA’s Stage Tech Training Pipeline
As part of deep cuts to academic programs, UAA stopped offering a bachelor’s degree in theater. This year, the last student enrolled in the program is graduating, leaving future prospective students and the performing arts community to wonder how local performing arts talent can be developed.