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UAA Community & Technical College Ranked Among the Best Automotive Mechanic Schools in the Nation


TheBestSchools.org just released their rankings of automotive mechanic schools and the University of Alaska Community and Technical College placed 13th in the nation.

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#13 University of Alaska Anchorage – Community and Technical College

The University of Alaska Anchorage, the largest university in Alaska, is a public university that offers a straightforward approach to the study of automotive technology through its Community and Technical College division.

The school is career-focused, and the courses are modeled after corporate training programs, and based on ASE certification standards. It offers the unique option of the General Motors ASEP program, which specifically prepares students for automotive service career on GM vehicles, through partnering with GM dealerships. This provides strong career recruitment potential, as well as paid, on-the-job experience, and prepares students for Master ASE-certification.

The courses have small class sizes, and take a hands-on approach, allowing students to gain valuable experience with a wide variety of vehicles, working closely alongside instructors and peers.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities (NWCCU) and its automotive programs are accredited by NATEF.

Degree Programs:

  • Associate of Applied Science – Automotive Technology with focus in General Automotive, or with focus in General Motors ASEP
  • Associate of Applied Science – Diesel Power Technology

Other Programs:

  • Certificate – Automotive Technology
  • Certificate – Diesel Power Technology

Source: The 20 Best Automotive Mechanic Schools | The Best Schools

Workforce Wednesday: Air Traffic Controllers

A career as an air traffic controller comes with high stakes and potentially high wages. According to the Alaska Department of Labor it is one of the top jobs in the state, and is projected to grow.

“The FAA is trying, nationwide, to hire between 1,300 and 1,700 controllers a year,” said Duane McQuillin, a training manager with Federal Aviation Administration.

He added that the facility he works at is looking to have 115 air traffic controllers on site. They currently have 70.

The Department of Labor reported that the median salary of an air traffic controller is around $104,000 a year, plus a cost of living adjustment of 25%. That brings the yearly income up to about $115,000.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a good place to start on the path to becoming a controller. The Alaska Process Industry Careers Consortium and FAA website can also help with resources to get started.

McQuillin noted that for someone to be considered they would have to be United States citizen and pass various psychological and physical tests.

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Source: Workforce Wednesday: Air Traffic Controllers | KTVA 11

The Northern Journeys Will Help UAA, ASD Teachers Infuse Culture Into Anchorage Classrooms


Children and teachers both will benefit from ‘The Northern Journeys’ project—a University of Alaska Anchorage College of Education collaboration with the Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center and other partners—which will help teachers integrate the arts into their classrooms and teach in a culturally responsive way.

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Source: ‘The Northern Journeys’ will help UAA, ASD teachers infuse culture into Anchorage classrooms – Green & Gold News

UAA’s Automotive and Diesel Technology Programs Featured on KTVA

UAA’s Automotive Technology and Diesel Power Technology programs, part of the Community and Technical College’s Transportation & Power Division, were recently featured on KTVA CBS 11 News.

KTVA 11 spoke with students and faculty in the Diesel Power Technology program, highlighting how UAA works with industry partners to provide hands-on learning experiences for students, while also keeping costs down. Visit KTVA.com for the full story.

Source: UAA’s Automotive and Diesel Technology programs featured on KTVA – Green & Gold News

2016 Behavioral Health Workforce Summit – Anchorage, AK

The University of Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority hosted a Behavioral Health Workforce Summit on October 25, 2016. Behavioral health providers, experts, and key decision makers came together to share information about the major influences impacting the behavioral health field and provided input that will help inform the University of Alaska’s response to the growing need for qualified behavioral health workers and professionals into the future. A summary and additional information can be found here.