While 15 percent of the state’s population is Alaska Native, fewer than 5 percent of its teachers are.
To address this imbalance, the U.S. Department of Education and the University of Alaska Southeast have teamed up to create a scholarship program to groom future teachers and administrators while they’re still in college.
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Source: Scholarship program boosts training for Alaska Native teachers
Administrative Professional: A career that applies to any industry and comes with plenty of room for advancement. There are plenty of openings in a variety of fields across the state, paying anywhere from $30,000 for an entry level position to $80,000 or more as an executive assistant.
Wednesday, CH2M Resource Manager, Heather Henderson, joined Daybreak to talk about the industry. There’s plenty to love about the job, she said.
“It’s a great way to get to know any industry,” Henderson said. “You get your foot in the door, it’s a high-profile position, and you learn so much.”
Lots of students come out of high school with the basic organizational and computer skills required to land an entry level position, however they would need training to move up from there.
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Source: Workforce Wednesday: Administrative careers | KTVA Anchorage CBS 11
UAS Ketchikan invites younger students to campus on a regular basis to encourage them to explore potential careers in maritime, power technology and welding.
On February 25, Boy Scout Troop 4 visited the UAS Ketchikan Regional Maritime and Career Center to use the ship navigational simulator. The scouts are taking part in the High Adventure Program which provides them the opportunity to spend 2 weeks at sea in the Bahamas. UAS Ketchikan Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation Claire Fine and Marine Transportation Program Coordinator Diana Chaudhary had them practice docking and undocking in Thomas Basin and conning a vessel in the Wrangell Narrows.
UAS Ketchikan’s ship simulator has recently been upgraded to a Class-A status and is available for mariners in Southeast Alaska to rent. UAS Ketchikan has navigational simulation from Puget Sound to Cook Inlet. 
On March 4, UAS Ketchikan Regional Maritime and Career Center hosted Revilla High School students. Students learned about the various programs available at the center and had a chance to use the ship simulator, the hydraulic training and try their hand at a little welding.
Learn more about maritime training here.
Today we are delighted to announce the release of Putting Learner Success First: A Shared Vision for the Future of CTE, which establishes a bold vision for all of education that includes, but is not limited to Career Technical Education (CTE). The vision calls for a systemic transformation of the education system, and identifies CTE strengths and role in this transformation. It challenges our community to continue on the path of fierce dedication to quality and equity, while providing the leadership necessary to continue to re-examine, grow and transform CTE into a system that truly prepares all students for a lifetime of success.
The vision offers the following recommendations:
– All CTE programs are held to the highest standards of excellence.
– All learners are empowered to choose a meaningful education and career.
– All learning is personalized and flexible.
– All learning is facilitated by knowledgeable experts.
– All systems work together to put learner success first.
This vision for CTE is supported by eight organizations representing the cross section of education, business and industry, and policy: Advance CTE, Association for Career and Technical Education, Council of Chief State School Officers, National Association of State Board of Education, National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges, National Governors Association, National Skills Coalition, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Learn more about Putting Learner Success First.
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The fall 2015 Maritime & Multi-skilled Worker / Qualified Member of the Engine Department students celebrated the completion of their 12 weeks of training with a ceremony in December 2015.
The program is U.S. Coast Guard approved and prepares students to work in marine engine rooms as a licensed marine oiler as well as in entry-level positions onshore in industries including ship building and repair, seafood processing plants, heavy machinery/diesel mechanics and welding.
Of the 10 students in this year’s program, 6 were Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) employees; 3 have been given onboard internships with AMHS and one student has decided to go on to aircraft mechanics school.
Learn more about the program here.
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