Programs & Opportunities

Education & Training Resources in Alaska and Beyond

There are so many education and training resources available that at times it can feel overwhelming.

We have done our research and compiled a list of excellent resources that you can sort through based on where you are at currently, or where you are looking to be with your education and/or training in the future.

Please utilize the options in the dropdown menu to easily find resources best suited for your interests.

Alaska Apprenticeship Training Coordinators Association (AATCA)

The Alaska Apprenticeship Training Coordinators Association (AATCA) is composed of the Joint Administered Training Committee’s (JATC’s) of more than 16 different union construction crafts. The JATC’s engage in providing quality training for the majority of construction apprentices in Alaska.

ABC of Alaska

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alaska offers Apprenticeship Programs in: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Insulating, Laborer, Pipe-Fitting, Plumbing, Sheet Metal and Sprinkler Fitting.

Alaska Construction Academies

The list of organizations represents the AWIB's designated awarded statewide network of ACA program service providers.

Alaska College & Career Advising Consortium (ACAC)

ACPE's Alaska College & Career Advising Consortium (ACAC) program fosters partnerships and collaboration among education and workforce development stakeholders committed to improving the lives of Alaskans through access to postsecondary education and career training opportunities. The ACAC program provides training and resources through the following initiatives: The Annual ACAC Training, ACPE's Master the FAFSA Training, and FAFSA Wednesdays.

Academies of Anchorage

The Academies of Anchorage, approved by the Anchorage School Board in June 2024, create areas of career focus or “pathways” in Anchorage high schools. At the end of their freshman year, students choose the pathway that best fits their college or career interests and take electives related to that field over the course of their high school journey.

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) - funded by the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) - provides sustainable solutions for college, career and technical training. The Commission offers a suite of financial aid and outreach services, designed to provide educational access necessary for Alaskans to become peak performers, regardless of their financial status.

ACPE Success Center

The ACPE Success Center offers education, career training, and financial aid guidance through Zoom, email, telephone, and in-person appointments.

ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training

ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training provides a line-by-line overview and detailed explanation of the current FAFSA process. Education and Workforce Development Stakeholders gain better understanding and navigation of the FAFSA form to ensure they can assist students/families and adult learners with correct and stress-free FAFSA completion!

ACT Workforce Solutions

Our mission is to help create thriving workforce ecosystems that foster economic growth. From ACT WorkKeys to WorkKeys Curriculum and the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), ACT offers leading workforce development solutions for businesses and communities.

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)

The mission of AEDC is to grow a prosperous, sustainable and diverse economy. It exists to encourage economic growth and diversity in Anchorage, to promote a favorable business climate, and to raise Anchorage residents’ standard of living.

Alaska Education Grant (AEG)

The Alaska legislature created the Alaska Education Grant (AEG) program to provide need-based financial assistance to eligible Alaska students attending qualifying postsecondary educational institutions in Alaska. The grant is funded through the Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF).

AGC of Alaska

As the state’s leading construction trade association, AGC provides its members with products and services designed to improve and grow their business and enhance the professionalism of Alaska’s construction industry.

Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS)

AKCIS is a free resource available to Alaska residents. It is made possible through a partnership between the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) and the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development (Alaska DOLWD).

AKCIS Junior: 5th-8th Grade

AKCIS Jr. is a free, interactive, web-based education and career planning tool which helps students in grades 5-8 identify their interests, explore career pathways, and begin to make their own Personal Learning and Career Plans.

Alaska ACTE

Alaska Association for Career & Technical Education (Alaska ACTE) is a professional organization that provides leadership in advocacy, professional development and works to build an effective CTE network across Alaska.

Alaska Advantage Program

Earn credits for both high school and college. Save almost 50% on tuition costs. Take University of Alaska Fairbanks classes fully online from anywhere you live. The Alaska Advantage dual enrollment program is a unique opportunity to experience the best in higher education and get a jump start on your college career.

Alaska AHEC

The Alaska Area Health Education Centers (Alaska AHEC) program consists of academic and community-based partnerships focused on primary care workforce engagement, training and recruiting, and retaining activities to improve the distribution, diversity, supply, and quality of healthcare personnel.

Alaska AHEC: Health Careers Exploration

Each of the Alaska AHEC centers have staff dedicated to recruiting Alaskans into health careers and supporting students of all ages and paths on their educational journey. They are involved in exposing Alaskans to the wide range of health careers through a multitude of activities.

Alaska AHEC: PATH Camps and Academies

Preparing Alaskans for Training in Health (PATH) is a collection of camps and academies designed to encourage students to consider healthcare professions. Camps are aimed at students ages 15-19, while academies are for adults and youth who are not currently enrolled in school.

Alaska Career College (ACC)

Founded in 1985 as a small travel school for the booming travel industry, Alaska Career College (then called Travel Academy) quickly established itself as a significant center of education for the State of Alaska. With day, evening, and weekend programs, ACC offers educational excellence that works around real life.

Alaska DEED: Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Career Technical Education (CTE) programs are changing, evolving, and innovating to better serve the country’s needs. CTE is preparing students of all ages to help drive America’s success and vitality. Further, it is creating an educational environment that integrates core academics with real-world relevance.

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)

Alaska DEED provides information, resources, and leadership to support an excellent education for every student every day.

Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

The Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs serves as the primary advocate for Alaska's veterans and strives to help our veterans and their families improve their lives. From helping veterans to file claims for education, medical or other benefits to assisting them in obtaining earned military awards, the Office of Veterans Affairs is here to serve you.

Alaska DOLWD: Apprenticeships

Earn While You Learn! Registered Apprenticeships are helping more than 225,000 employers across the country reduce employee-training costs, increase employee knowledge and loyalty, and keep pace with advancing technology.

Alaska DOLWD Div. of Employment and Training Services (DETS)

The Division of Employment and Training Services (DETS) works with business and industry to build a trained and prepared workforce by providing labor exchange, employment and training services, and unemployment insurance to Alaskans and Alaska businesses, thereby advancing opportunities for employment and economic stability for communities in Alaska.

Alaska DOLWD Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Each year, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) helps hundreds of Alaskans with disabilities prepare for, get and keep good jobs. If you want to work or keep working and have a physical, intellectual or mental condition that makes this hard, you may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation (VR) services.

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities: Civil Rights Office

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) has instituted the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program as a condition of continued funding for federal aid highway construction projects. Historically, it has been recognized that a need exists to train women and minority employees in the construction trades.

Alaska EXCEL

Alaska EXCEL is a key component in supplementing CTE curriculum in rural Alaska school districts. Provided with our unique educational opportunities, students are able to experience career exploration starting in the 7th grade and can continue until the summer following high school graduation.

Alaska FAFSA Completion Initiative (AFCI)

ACPE, US Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FSA), and professionals from postsecondary institutions and Alaska Native organizations across Alaska have teamed up to deliver one centralized location for you to access the information and resources necessary to complete the FAFSA.

Healthcare Careers: Find Your Fit Campaign

Healthcare facilities need a team of people working in a wide range of positions, including maintenance technicians, accountants, IT specialists, chefs, as well as clinical healthcare professionals. So whether you want to provide hands-on care, work directly with patients but get queasy around blood, or prefer a desk position, there’s still a place for you in Alaska’s healthcare industry!

Alaska Healthcare Careers

There are many paths to building a successful healthcare career in Alaska. With a wide range of opportunities and funding available, you can specialize in various fields, such as medical, dental, healthcare technology, and more, offering a rewarding environment for Alaskans to thrive.

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s mission is to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing.

Alaska Job Center Network

Learn about the services provided by the Alaska Job Centers.

Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center

At Job Corps, we will help you unlock your full potential. Not only do we offer hands-on career training, but we also offer classes in academics, like reading and math. At Job Corps, we will make sure you have the tools and resources you need in order to earn from what you learn.

Alaska Jobs

Alaska Jobs platform hosted by the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development offers robust resources, tools, and opportunities for job seekers and employers alike.

Alaska Laborers Training School

The Alaska Laborers Training School offers excellent training in various construction fields. It also offers a career track opportunity to those without any professional construction experience through its Apprenticeship Program. Applications are accepted year round, with a set deadline before periodically scheduled interviews.

Alaska Marine Highway System

The mission of the Alaska Marine Highway System is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of people, goods and vehicles among Alaska communities, Canada and the 'Lower 48', while providing opportunities to develop and maintain a reasonable standard of living and high quality of life, including social, education and health needs.

Alaska Middle College School

Alaska Middle College School is a dual enrollment program that offers opportunities for college-ready students to enroll in university courses in a collegiate setting while ensuring the completion of a high school diploma.

Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA)

The Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA) is Alaska’s Premier Youth Leadership Academy developing the leaders of tomorrow. AMYA partners with youth ages 16-18 to develop self-confidence, discipline, leadership skills, and life coping skills to assist youth with their academic and future success.

Alaska Miners Association (AMA)

The mission of the Alaska Miners Association (AMA) is to advocate for and promote responsible mineral development in the state of Alaska.

Alaska Native Hire

Whether you're looking for that dream job, or seeking skilled workers, let Alaska Native Hire help make the perfect pairing.

Alaska Pacific University (APU)

The Alaska Pacific University (APU) provides a world-class, hands-on, culturally responsive educational experience in collaboration with our students, communities, and Tribal partners.

Alaska Public Safety Training Academy

The Department of Public Safety Academy, located in Sitka, Alaska is one of the nation's finest training facilities. The program meets training requirements of the Alaska Police Standards Council for employment as Alaska State Troopers, municipal police officers, fire marshals, airport safety officers, and numerous other sworn law enforcement positions within the state of Alaska.

Alaska Resource Education

Ignite. Inspire. Educate. Alaska Resource Education puts the power of Alaska’s resources into the hands of Alaska students.

Alaska Safety Alliance (ASA)

The mission of the Alaska Safety Alliance is to ensure the availability of a highly trained workforce, sufficient to staff Alaska’s industries safely and competitively, now and in the future.

Alaska Safety Alliance: Job Board

Process Industries Jobs - Connecting Talent with Opportunity!

Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides free, confidential technical business assistance and low-cost business training. Alaska SBDC has helped Alaska businesses begin, prosper, and grow for over 20 years; it is partly funded through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.

Alaska Works Partnership, Inc.

Alaska Works Partnership is a non-profit that connects Alaskans with job opportunities in construction. We provide free education, training, and a path to a rewarding career with good pay, benefits, and a lifetime of skills.

Alaska WWAMI School of Medical Education

The WWAMI School of Medical Education is a collaboration among 6 universities in five northwestern states (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho) and the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Alaska529

Alaska529 is an education savings plan designed to make it easy for parents and loved ones to save for education.

Alaska Maritime Education Consortium (AMEC)

The mission of the AMEC is to “collaborate to prepare Alaskans for afloat and ashore careers that will support and strengthen the maritime workforce” by combining efforts to provide maritime training and education across the state.

Alaska Network for Energy Education and Employment (ANEEE)

The Alaska Network for Energy Education and Employment (ANEEE) identifies, maps and connects Alaska’s network of energy champions. It is a network that includes educators, trainers, earners, private industry, Native corporations, elders and students leading the clean energy transition in Alaska.

Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)

ANSEP’s objective is to effect systemic change in the hiring patterns of Alaska Natives in science and engineering by placing our students on a career path to leadership.

Alaska Primary Care Association (APCA)

The Alaska Primary Care Association’s (APCA) mission is Advancing Alaska’s Wellness. The organization’s vision is to be the ally for all Alaskans to live their healthiest lives. APCA supports the development and operation of Alaska’s 29 federally qualified health centers and look-a-like organizations. APCA also trains Alaskans through a range of pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships, and Community Health Worker (CHW) programs.

ApprenticeshipUSA

Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.

Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)

Established in 2011, APS is funded by the Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF) and administered by ACPE. APS is Alaska’s merit-based scholarship offered to Alaska students who meet specific eligibility criteria during high school.

Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) is a vocational training center operated by the State of Alaska as a Division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Located in Seward, Alaska, AVTEC is an excellent place for Alaskans from across the state to gain key employability and technical skills and start on a career in less than a year.

Alaska Workforce Alliance (AWA)

The Alaska Workforce Alliance (AWA) plays a crucial role in building and sustaining a strong workforce across Alaska’s diverse industries. As the workforce development division of the Alaska Safety Alliance (ASA), AWA partners with state agencies, industry leaders, and communities to implement workforce strategies that align with Alaska’s economic needs and opportunities.

Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB)

The Vision for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board is to "build connections that put Alaskans into good jobs".

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CareerOneStop

Your source for career exploration, training & jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. A proud partner of the American job center network.

CareerOneStop – Veteran and Military Transition Center

CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center is a one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service.

Covenant House Alaska

Covenant House Alaska protects youth experiencing homelessness from the perils of the street and offers them an important sense of security; it fosters confidence, encouraging young people to believe in themselves and make smart choices for their lives; it provides the stability and structure necessary to build a positive future.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) enhance student learning through contextual instruction, leadership and personal development, applied learning and real world application.

Kids2Careers Early Career Explorers

ACPE’s Kids2Careers Early Career Explorers free educational resources incorporate career exploration alongside traditional subjects to be used in the classroom or at home. Students build a strong foundation to better understand the importance of academics, extracurricular activities, and healthy study habits as it relates to future career goals.

Eligible Training Providers List (ETPL) of Alaska

The Division of Employment and Training Services (DETS), in partnership with the Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB) identifies and certifies training programs that meet required performance levels. Approved programs are eligible to receive WIOA funding to train Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth program participants.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid but should be treated as a one-stop application for not only federal, but state, institutional, and other financial aid that can be used toward college or career training expenses.

FAFSA Wednesdays

Created for individuals, students, and families, ACPE's FAFSA Wednesdays offer free, year round FAFSA completion assistance and troubleshooting via Zoom. Individuals can drop in at any time between 3:00pm and 6:00pm; registration not required.

US Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FSA)

Federal Student Aid (FSA), a part of the US Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. FSA is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grant, work-study, and loan funds to students attending college or career school.

Iḷisaġvik College

Iḷisaġvik College provides quality post-secondary academic, vocational and technical education in a learning environment that perpetuates and strengthens Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.

Kids2Careers

ACPE's Kids2Careers offers a variety of free resources to help 5th -12th grade students explore and plan for education and career training options after high school. Our goal is to provide you with resources and activities to help your students explore enrichment and dual credit programs, career and technical exploration options, and grade-level planning tools for students and families, and more.

Lumina Foundation: A Stronger Nation

The nation faces an urgent and growing need for talent. To meet that need, many more people must earn college degrees, workforce certificates, industry certifications, and other high-quality credentials. That’s why Lumina Foundation focuses on an ambitious goal for education attainment.

Mining and Petroleum Training Service (MAPTS)

MAPTS was established in 1979 to deliver training, development, and consulting services to the resource industries of Alaska. Since that time, MAPTS has broadened its offerings to include employer-driven soft-skills and hands-on hard-skills industrial training.

Maritime Works

Maritime Works is a network of committed individuals and companies with a passion for Alaska’s maritime industry. From aquaculture to ship building and repair, maritime is Alaska’s largest employment sector, supporting more than 70,000 jobs.

Municipality of Anchorage Jobs

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with Title 1 of the Americans with Disability Act and are committed to diversity in the workplace.

My Maritime Career

My Maritime Careers is a platform developed by the Lundeberg Maryland School of Seamanship, in partnership with the Seafarers International Union (SIU). Our job opportunities are suited for entry-level candidates interested in pursuing a seafaring career, as well as partially qualified mariners, veterans with military experience, and seasoned mariners seeking to advance their careers.

National College Attainment Network (NCAN)

NCAN is a non-profit membership and advocacy association. NCAN's mission is to build, strengthen, and empower communities and stakeholders to close equity gaps in postsecondary attainment for all students.

Nine Star Education & Employment Services

Nine Star's Vision is to deliver services that prevent homelessness and improve the quality of life for all Alaskans. Through education and employment services help Alaskans get a job, keep a job, and advance on the job!

Northern Industrial Training (NIT)

NIT is proud to be Alaska's #1 resource for vocational training and corporate training support services. From special programs, to grant opportunities for financial support we can help you excel and succeed in a new chapter of your life through exceptional training that exceeds all industry standards.

UAF Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI)

The Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) is a competitive program that gives rural and Alaska Native students a chance to find out what it's like to be a college student. For six action-packed weeks, students live in dorms on UAF's Troth Yeddha' campus, take an average of 9 college credits, explore interior Alaska through a variety of outdoor activities, and volunteer in the Fairbanks community.

Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP)

The Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) is a non-profit organization empowering Alaskans to make smart energy choices, powering local clean energy growth, and positioning our state as a global energy powerhouse. We are Alaska’s clean energy experts, educators, thought leaders, and collaborative advocates.

SERRC – Alaska’s Educational Resource Center

SERRC is a non-profit educational service agency providing services statewide, working with nearly every district, from Metlakatla to Utqiagvik. With more than four decades of providing educational services to students, teachers, families, schools and school districts, SERRC has the personnel, infrastructure, and experience to meet Alaska’s unique educational needs.

State Training & Employment Program (STEP)

The State Training and Employment Program (STEP) is administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD), Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB). The purpose of STEP is to enhance the quality and accessibility of in-state training and employment services for Alaska residents to help meet the workforce needs of employers in the state.

Alaska Business Education Compact (BEC)

Each month, the Alaska Safety Alliance (ASA) hosts the Alaska Business Education Compact (BEC). This monthly meeting provides a forum for educators and employers to discuss issues that are involved with developing the workforce and provide pathways for Alaskans into careers.

The Alaska Community Foundation

ACF's mission is to inspire the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever.

AVTEC’s Alaska Maritime Training Center

The goal of the Alaska Maritime Training Center is to promote safe marine operations by effectively preparing captains and crew members for employment in the Alaskan maritime industry.

The Alaska Reads Act

The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and the 150+ communities working with the Campaign are dedicated to narrowing the gap between children from low-income families and their more affluent peers.

The Alaska Safety Alliance Training Scholarship

The ASA Training Scholarship program was created to assist Alaskans who are interested in careers in oil & gas, mining, maritime, transportation, construction, or cross-industry. Scholarships are one way we can help ensure Alaskans have sufficient skills, training, and education for a successful career in Alaska.

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

UA Scholars Program

The UA Scholars Award is a $15,000 scholarship awarded to Alaska high school students who are in the top 10% of their class at the end of their junior year as determined by their school. The Award may be used toward the cost of attendance at any location within the University of Alaska system.

UAS Maritime Training Center

The UAS Maritime Training Center's programs and training facilities can help you get you good-paying jobs.

The University of Alaska Scholarships

Donors make it possible for the University of Alaska Foundation to offer more than $3.5 million in scholarship awards annually. Scholarships are available to students attending UAA, UAF or UAS, including all community campuses. Applications must be received by February 15, to be considered for most scholarships.

WIOA Youth Program

The WIOA Youth Program improves the quality of the workforce by preparing eligible youth for unsubsidized employment, placement into postsecondary education and training, and connections to employers for work in priority industries.

UA Workforce Development

The University of Alaska Office of Workforce Development's role is to facilitate industry-driven training and degree programs focused on providing skilled Alaskan workers for Alaska jobs.

University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a premier university set in the heart of Alaska’s largest city and across the south-central region; a place where culture, innovation and adventure converge. Specialized academic programs facilitate a variety of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including groundbreaking educational opportunities that positively impact the surrounding communities and kick-start successful careers.

University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. UAF integrates teaching, research, and public service as it educates students for active citizenship and prepares them for lifelong learning and careers.

University of Alaska Southeast (UAS)

UAS takes advantage of our location in Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest for study in the sciences and humanities. UAS offers both online and on-campus programs in the sciences, including marine biology, English, social science, liberal arts, business, education, construction, power technology, fisheries, maritime training, health sciences, and more.

USAJOBS

It is a searchable database of US federal jobs at all levels with links to internships and bridge programs. Applicants can save a profile and apply for multiple jobs. Locations and pay vary, as do closing dates and eligibility requirements.

WeBuildAlaska

WeBuildAlaska is a comprehensive effort to inspire and motivate new people to join the construction industry in Alaska. Our primary goal is to create a bridge to connect potential construction workers with apprenticeship and training programs, providing them with the resources and information they need to get started.

Workplace Alaska

Employment with the State of Alaska is more than just a job. Professions in state government help support many aspects of life in the Last Frontier including healthcare, protection of citizens, and preserving natural resources, just to name a few. What we do makes a difference to the people of Alaska.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

WUE is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 member states and territories, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students.

Youth Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship programs for youth between the ages of 16-24 combine academic and technical classroom instruction with work experience through an apprenticeship program. It provides the foundation for youth to choose among multiple pathways – to enroll in college, begin full-time employment, or a combination.