Alaska State Chamber Business Week Program

The objective of the Business Week Program is to give students a hands-on learning opportunity to explore their leadership skills and future career choices, as well as getting a head start in college. This simulated business environment immerses students in an actual business scenario of running a business. Competing with other teams, students will also discover their own leadership talents and strengths. A team of dedicated business executives works directly with students throughout the week to advise and coach the teams in their pursuit of a winning strategy. Participants also receive in depth briefings from a long roster of entrepreneurs and business leaders covering topics such as leadership, corporate ethics, marketing, and finances.

ABW 2012 flyer.pdf

 

Spenard Builders Supply Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship was established by Spenard Builders Supply in 1985 for the purpose of promoting further education and/or training for Alaska’s youth. The “Skills For Alaska” scholarship is designed to assist graduating high school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. The scholarship criteria follow the principles established by SkillsUSA. These skills include Education, Leadership, Teamwork and Citizenship.

One $2,000 to $4,000 scholarship will be awarded annually. Scholarship recipients will be announced by May 15th. Proof of college/school acceptance and enrollment must be submitted prior to award disbursement.

Click here for more information and to apply for the scholarship.

 

TCC offers NSTC Card Training Assistance – Deadline 2.24.12

Are you interested in Working on the North Slope? Would a North Slope Training Cooperative Card (NSTC) Card help? TCC Employment & Training Department may be able to help you! See the flyer below for more details.

 

Free Pipefitting Training

Are you an Alaska Native?  Are you interested in attending Free Pipefitting Training?

NIT currently has space available in our 7 Week Pipefitting Level I and Level II Program under the US Department of Education Alaska Native Adult Education Grant Program that starts February 20, 2012.

This grant will cover the tuition, fees and PPE. The deadline for the application is February 10, 2012.

See below for a full description of the course and the requirements. Click here for an application and details.

 

The Harvard Business School (HBS) Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP)

The Harvard Business School (HBS) Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a one week management training program for rising college seniors designed to increase diversity and opportunity in business education. This summer’s program will be the 30th anniversary of SVMP.

For more information visit www.hbs.edu/svmp/.

 

2012 Graduate Horizons

There are less than 3 weeks left to apply to Graduate Horizons. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get first-hand knowledge about the grad school application process from admissions officers from across the country. This summer it’s being hosted by Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. For more information go to http://blog.harvardnative.com/2012/01/2012-graduate-horizons-hosted-by.html.

 

Film and Television Workforce Development: Apply now!

The Alaska Workforce Investment Board is now accepting applications for the Alaska Cast and Crew Advancement Program Grant

Applications are due by February 8 at 4 p.m.

Dear Alaskan,

I am pleased to report that the Alaska Workforce Investment Board is now accepting applications to train Alaskans to work in the film and television industry. As many of you may know, I worked with my colleagues in the Legislature to include $486,000 for Film and Television and Workforce Development in the FY12 Capital Budget that was signed by Governor Parnell.

Last month the Workforce Investment Board in partnership with the Department of Commerce hosted a public meeting and teleconference for film and television industry professionals to weigh in about the best use of these investments in our crew base. There was an excellent turnout and great input from a diverse group of industry representatives. An audio file of the testimony is available here.

The 2012 Alaska Crew and Cast Advancement Program will fund career and technical education projects focused on the demands of the growing Alaska film and television industry. Funds may also be available for individual training through the Alaska Job Center Network. Training services must be linked to film and television occupations that are in demand in Alaska.

For more information and to apply for workforce development opportunities visit AKCCAP here. Applications are due by February 8th at 4 p.m.

I am excited about the opportunities and jobs we have created in film and television production in Alaska. Investing in our Alaska crew base is an important step in building this exciting industry for the long term. Let’s work together to keep a good thing going.

Sincerely,

Senator Johnny Ellis

P.S. These investments in workforce development will be in vain if we don’t extend the film and television production incentives. Please contact your State Representative and urge them to support the 10 year extension of the film and television production incentives.

 

Doyon Leadership Training – Deadline Friday, January 12

Doyon, Limited is excited to announce the opening of recruitment for Doyon Leadership Training (DLT), a 10-month, intensive leadership program combining two dynamic programs previously offered by Doyon: Doyon Management Training and Doyon Leadership Program. DLT is open to all Doyon shareholders and Doyon Family of Companies employees, and the deadline to apply is Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 5 p.m.

DLT allows participants to experience firsthand what it looks and feels like to work and live from a place of inspired performance and excellence. This program develops/deepens the leadership skills of each participant by assisting them in authentically discovering and expressing themselves (personal development) and their skills and knowledge (professional development) so that they are able to perform even more effectively as leaders and add life-enriching value to their communities, organizations and the world.

Personal development objectives include:
•Identifying and cultivating the unique characteristics, qualities, skills and passions that reside within
•Honestly evaluating oneself in order to enhance beliefs and behaviors that support growth while alleviating beliefs and behaviors that limit effectiveness
•Centering one’s life in order to blend personal power with synergy power to support, enhance and create fulfillment, vitality, effectiveness and contribution
•Creating a clear vision for one’s life and future

Professional development objectives include:
•Refining leadership skills necessary for effectively leading and inspiring others
•Organizing and structuring groups and teams to get results
•Tailoring organizations to satisfy human needs, improve human resource management, and build positive interpersonal and group dynamics
•Coping with power and conflict, building coalitions, honing political skills, and dealing with internal and external politics
•Sharing a culture that gives purpose and meaning to work

Other objectives include:
•Educating participants about the Doyon Family of Companies through regular interaction with Doyon leaders, including members of the board of directors, senior management and general managers
•Educating participants about the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)
•Creating opportunities for possible employment or promotion within the Doyon Family of Companies
•Creating a network of people who support, promote and assist one another in their roles as leaders
•Providing nine credit hours through the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College

Other objectives include:
•Participate in one two-day (Friday and Saturday) experiential leadership and executive management training session each month from February to November 2012
•Study and share insight from four required developmental readings
•Participate in four one-hour accountability and team-support teleconferences
•Participate in five one-hour individual personal and professional development coaching sessions
•Create an individual personal/professional mentoring relationship
•Create and present a program project to Doyon leadership

Individuals interested in applying for DLT must complete the application by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Applications can be downloaded here or picked-up at a Doyon, Limited office. For more information, call 907-459-2016, 1-888-478-4755 ext. 2016 or hr@doyon.com.

 

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

The University of South Dakota and Sanford Research is home to the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), a unique opportunity for American Indian undergraduate students to receive hands-on research experience and mentoring in a cross-disciplinary training program (biomedical or behavioral research).

SURE will build students’ capacity to conduct independent research while preparing them with greater skills and ideas to develop their future career paths.

This program will help American Indian undergraduates explore their interest in pursuing careers in the health science professions and in health disparities research.

Applications are due March 2nd 2012. For more information, please email SURE or go to our website at www.sanfordresearch.org/Careers/SummerUndergraduateResearchExperience/

SURE_2012_flyer.pdf

 

Anchorage Construction Academy Orientation Session

To find out more information about the Anchorage Construction Academy attend any of the orientation sessions that are held the first & third Mondays of each month at the Anchorage Job Center-Midtown, 3301 Eagle St, Room 100 from 1pm-3pm.

See the attached flyer for more information or contact Alaska Works Partnership by calling 569-4704 or go to:

www.alaskaca.org/-anchorage/19.html

Rocky Grimes

Business Connection

Anchorage Job Center-Midtown

(907) 269-4715

(907) 269-4819

National Career Readiness Certificate

ACA_Orientation 2011B.PDF

 

AVTEC Special December 2011 e-newsletter

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Special December 2011 e-Newsletter

 

AVTEC November 2011 e-newsletter

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November 2011 e-Newsletter AVTEC Partners with King Career Center A new school/business partnership between AVTEC and the Anchorage School District’s King Career Center allows certifications earned by KCC students to count towards the classroom portion of a first year of apprenticeship saving the students $460 in tuition and fees. Click here to read article

 

Fairbanks Alaska Area Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship

· Apprenticeship Info: Deadline is quickly approaching! The Fairbanks Alaska Area Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC is now accepting applications for apprentices year round. The next application deadline: November 30, 2011. Application can be requested by calling: (907) 456-5989. For more information please visit their website at: www.akwp.org

 

Deadline Extended for Roustabout Training

Interested in a new career on the North Slope? Recruitment is now open for the roustabout training program, offered by Tanana Chiefs Conference in partnership with Doyon Drilling, Inc. and Doyon, Limited. Doyon shareholders are encouraged to learn more and apply. The deadline has been extended to Monday, October 31, 2011. Get started

 

Doyon, Limited Roustabout Training Opportunity

Roustabout Recruitment Now Open to Doyon Shareholders August 15-September 30, 2011

Tanana Chief Conference (TCC), Doyon Drilling, Inc. (DDI) and Doyon, Limited, are recruiting for the Roustabout training program for DDI’s oil rigs operated on the North Slope.

If selected for an interview, applicants must:

· Pass a drug and alcohol test

· Be able to attend orientation/interview/training in Fairbanks or Anchorage

· Be a Doyon Shareholder

Interested Doyon Shareholders can find applications at TCC Employment & Training, DDI, Doyon, Limited and Interior Tribal Offices. Application deadline is 9.30.11.  For more information contact TCC Employment & Training, (907) 452-8251 Ext 3199 or email michelle.bettis@tananachiefs.org.

Roustabout Flyer_2011.pdf

31st Roustabout Application.pdf