Tag: TVEP

UAF Bristol Bay Campus receives funding for solar energy training

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus recently received  support from the Alaska Technical Vocational Education Program for a solar energy installation instructor training program.
 
This “train the trainer” initiative will teach participants how to install solar electric power systems and how to teach the concepts to help certify others with Solar Energy International. The goal of this training is to develop the first group of Alaska-trained solar electric installation instructors in the state.

The solar energy training will take place in Spring 2023 and is for groups and individuals interested in beginning their professional careers in solar energy in the state of Alaska.

To learn more about this opportunity and join in the training, contact esgoddard01@alaska.edu or the Bristol Bay Campus at uaf-bbcinfo@alaska.edu.

Source: UAF News and Information.

Governor Walker Holds Bill Signing and Cabinet Meeting in Bethel

BETHEL — Governor Bill Walker signed legislation to help build a Stronger Alaska, and convened his cabinet in Bethel to discuss rural access and support issues. Governor Walker, Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott, and the Cabinet also hosted a community reception for Bethel residents.

“I’m very pleased Lt. Governor Mallott, our commissioners, and I had the chance to engage with students in Bethel today and hear residents’ concerns,” Governor Walker said. “Convening the Cabinet in Bethel has been a goal of mine, and I thank the community for the warm reception. Hearing from Alaskans across the state keeps us all engaged and grounded, and equips us to continue pulling together for our state.”

House Bill 141, sponsored by Representative Zach Fansler (D-Bethel), authorizes the Alaska Workforce Investment Board to continue making allocations to the Alaska Technical and Vocational Education Program (TVEP) through June 30, 2020. In 2016, ten institutions serving over 10,000 Alaskans received TVEP funding. TVEP programs enhance the accessibility and quality of job training available to Alaskans statewide, and align the training with regional workforce demands.

Read the full article here.

Source: Governor Walker Holds Bill Signing and Cabinet Meeting in Bethel – Office of the Governor

Find Out How UA Manages TVEP

The Technical Vocational Education Program (TVEP)* provides grants to high-demand career and technical education entities for industry-specific, on-the-job and classroom training.

UA manages its TVEP funds as a single allocation to initiate or enhance high-priority workforce development programs. The funding must meet the following criteria:

  • High-demand and or regional workforce needs
  • Increased access and flexibility of training delivery
  • Improved persistence of educational progress
  • Promote collaboration across the UA System by expanding partnerships

Click here to learn more.