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Department of Education Launches the Educational Quality through Innovative Partnerships (EQUIP) Experiment to Provide Low-Income Students with Access to New Models of Education and Training

In mid-October, the Obama Administration announced a new pilot program to accelerate and evaluate innovation through partnerships between colleges and universities and non-traditional providers of education in order to equip more Americans with the skills, knowledge, and training they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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To be considered for participation in the EQUIP initiative, postsecondary institutions must submit a letter of interest to the Department of Education, following the procedures outlined in the Federal Register notice. To receive priority consideration, letters of interest must be received no later than December 14, 2015 per the DoE guidelines. Read here to learn more.

MAPTS Underground Mine Camp Graduation

MAPTSGraduationYou’re invited to join University of Alaska’s Mining and Petroleum Training Service as they celebrate their 36th year of service to the mining industry of Alaska at their November 23rd Underground Mine Camp Graduation.

Additional details and who to contact can be found here.

Crowley Awards Scholarships to University of Alaska Fairbanks Students

Crowley Maritime Corporation has awarded Crowley Scholarships to four University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) students, Allyson Wukovich, Isaac Peacock, Ashley Johnson and Gabriel Smith. Chosen for their academic achievements and meeting other scholarship criteria, each received $2,500 toward tuition from Crowley. Preferences for Crowley-funded UAF scholarships are given to students from rural Alaska from Crowley-served … Continue reading Crowley Awards Scholarships to University of Alaska Fairbanks Students

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