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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T for Tuition: Fairbanks Tea Company Supports Student Workers
Fairbanks-based Sipping Streams Tea Company launched a benefit program to support college tuition for part-time and full-time employees.
New Alliance to Implement Statewide Workforce Development Plan
The Alaska Workforce Alliance is a new initiative of the Alaska Safety Alliance to implement the latest comprehensive plan to address critical labor shortages.
Alaska Works Partnership Expands Training with Lowe’s Foundation Grant
A $700,000 grant from the Lowe’s Foundation will help the Alaska Works Partnership provide free construction training to 500 more people over the next two years.
Tlingit & Haida Names Director of Innovation and Development for 477 Workforce Plan
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska hired Holly Snowball Morales, previously of Cook Inlet Tribal Council, as 477 Director of Innovation and Development to implement the tribes’ workforce plan.
Mat-Su College Opens New Suite to Train Veterinary Technicians
Mat-Su College opens a new veterinary technician education suite to train students for an in-demand job they can carry anywhere.
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