The Alaska Workforce Alliance BEC invites you to the 2025 Workforce Convening. This in-person event, sponsored in part by the Alaska Workforce Investment Board, is a two partial day event dedicated to advancing Alaska’s workforce. Day 1 – October 14: 1:00-5:00 Held in conjunction with the Alaska Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Professional Development Conference
In this session, we will introduce Alaska’s Regional Development Organization (ARDORs). ARDORs play a key role in implementing regional development strategies, and our speakers will share the workforce needs and challenges they are seeing in their areas. We’ll also explore opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to help close workforce gaps and strengthen Alaska’s talent pipeline. Topic:
Marketing Alaska-Panelists include Bert Lord, CTE Coordinator with the Anchorage School District; Kari Nore, Director of External Affairs, Alaska Chamber of Commerce. – Click here for meeting recording. Click here to review the meetings presentation.
This session provided BEC members with the opportunity to share organizational updates, including recent developments, upcoming events, and emerging initiatives. Featured discussions included the AKLNG project, the National Association of Women in Construction, Alaska Works Partnership, Anchorage School District, and the Renewable Energy Alaska Project. Click for meeting recording.
In this session, attendees received updates from members of Alaska’s Legislature on various topics including current House & Senate priorities, workforce policy developments, and areas where collaboration between policymakers, employers, and educators can be strengthened. Speakers include Representative Carolyn Hall, Representative Zack Fields, and Senator Forrest Dunbar, & AKDOL Division Director Paloma Harbour. Click for meeting
This session focused on initiatives designed to connect youth and young adults with career opportunities in Alaska. Featured speakers included Zach Stenson of Pathfinder AK and Tomi Wahlstrom of Covenant House Alaska & Covey Academy. Click for meeting recording.
Creating a Resilient Alaska Workforce Click here for the meeting recording. Featuring Speakers Dr. Adam Gove & Dr. Audra Yewchin of The Brain Bus and Dr. Eric Arzubi of Frontier Psychiatry Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace Alaska has the highest rate of
Maritime Works will be showcasing maritime careers and opportunities a Homer Harborbest! Homer Harborfest is a vibrant waterfront celebration that showcases the unique maritime culture and community spirit of Homer, Alaska.
By the Numbers: Opportunities in the Construction Sector Click for meeting recording. This session will explore the data behind Alaska’s growing construction workforce demand. This session digs into the numbers to better understand the scale of opportunity, from projected job openings and workforce gaps to competitive wages and career pathways. Featured Speakers: Danya Defeo
Join us August 6 for the 2026 Safety Swing & Summer Fling Fundraiser! Enjoy networking, food, and fun while supporting the ASA Training Scholarship Fund for Alaskans. Go to https://asaevent.org to register for our Early Bird entry!
Meeting Recording: Click here for meeting recording In this session, we'll explore the vital role of Alaska's seafood industry, its economic impact, common misconceptions, along with the skilled trades and career pathways that keep the industry moving. Featured Speakers: Stefanie Moreland, Executive Vice President of Public Policy for Trident Seafoods and Nicole Kimball, Vice President,
Join us on September 9th at 8:00 am on Zoom to for our September BEC meeting. Alaska’s workforce challenges won’t be solved by recruitment alone. We also need training environments and workplaces where people want to stay, grow, contribute, and do their best work. In this interactive session, Naomi DuCharme, Founder & CEO of Integrating
