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Alaska Construction Academy
Labor market data shows that more than 1,000 **construction workers** are needed in Alaska each year for several years to meet construction job growth and to replace retiring workers. When a natural gas pipeline is built, thousands of additional construction workers will be needed. Through the [|Alaska Construction Academy], Alaskan students and adults will be recruited, trained and placed into jobs in the construction industry. The 9 week class will be held at North Pole High School and will teach introductory carpentry and construction employability skills.
 * This class will be open to all students; Freshmen AND Sophomores May APPLY!
 * The class will meet 3 times a week, M – W, from 3:15pm to 6pm.
 * Students will learn introductory carpentry and construction employability skills.
 * Students must provide their own transportation home from school.
 * Upon completion, students will earn .5 credit.

The class size is limited so get your application in now. Please see the Career Guide for application materials.

Tanana Valley Campus Nursing Training
There are significant shortages in the **health care workforce** across the state. Alaska needs more health care workers at all levels. If you are interested in a career in Health Care, the website [|www.HealthCareersinAlaska.info] is a GREAT resource.

Students interested in learning about the [|Registered Nursing program at TVC] should plan on attending information sessions offered monthly at TVC. At these sessions, you will learn more about what it takes to get into this competitive program that prepares you for licensure as a registered nurse in only 2 years.

The sessions are held at TVC in room 443 at the times and dates specified above. Please call 455-2893 to make a reservation for a session and download the [|Intent Form]. The form can be filled out online and printed, or you may fill it out after it has been printed. Upon completion return the form to the following address:

Shirley LaForge, RN, MSN Associate Professor in Nursing UAA/UAF/TVC TVCC Bldg, 604 Barnette Street Fairbanks, AK 99701

Tech Prep

 * [|Tech Prep] Earn college credit for NPH classes. The TVC/FNSBSD Tech Prep program allows high school students to receive college credit by successfully completing specific, pre-approved courses. High school students pay only $25 per credit - compared to $128.00 per credit at TVC. Please see your counselor for more information.

Community Colleges that offer AA Degree and Certificate Programs:

 * [|Ilisagvik College] Barrow, AK
 * [|Kenai Peninsula College] Sodoltna, AK
 * [|Kodiak College] Kodiak, AK
 * [|Matanuska-Susitna College] Palmer, AK
 * [|Prince William Sound Community College] Valdez, AK
 * [|UAA Community and Technical College] Anchorage, AK
 * [|UAF Tanana Valley Campus] Fairbanks, AK
 * [|UAS Ketchikan Campus] Ketchikan, AK
 * [|UAS Sitka Campus] Sitka, AK

Apprenticeship Information

 * [|AATCA (Alaska Apprenticeship Training Coordinators Association)] The AATCA is an association of more than 20 different construction unions. This link will lead you to contact information about an apprenticeship in these highly sought after jobs that provide great wages and great benefits.
 * [|Alaska Works] is a consortium of Alaska's building and construction trade unions and their apprenticeship and training programs. They periodically update [|Current Openings] for Apprenticeship applications and deadlines.

Certificate and Specialized Programs in AK:

 * [|Alaska Job Corps Center] Palmer, AK
 * [|AVTEC (Alaska Vocational Technical Center)] Seward, AK
 * [|CEE (Center for Educational Employment)] Truck Driver & Heavy Equipment School, Anchorage, AK
 * [|Northern Industrial Training] Palmer, AK and Fairbanks, AK
 * Professional Truck Driver
 * Heavy Equipment Operation
 * NCCER Construction Building Trades
 * NCCER Oil and Gas Pipeline
 * Hazardous Materials
 * Mine Safety Training
 * DMV Testing