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.
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 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.
Housing & Workforce: Collaborative Solutions for Alaska's Future Join us on the second Wednesday of each month* from 8:00 am – 9:30 am for the Business Education Compact (BEC) meeting. This monthly meeting provides a forum for educators and employers to discuss issues with developing the workforce and providing pathways for Alaskans into careers. Housing
Impact of the Military on Alaska's Workforce Join us on the second Wednesday of each month* from 8:00 am – 9:30 am for our monthly Zoom BEC meeting. This monthly meeting provides a forum for educators and employers to discuss issues with developing the workforce and providing pathways for Alaskans into careers. *July & December:
We will be taking a break from our "usual" BEC panel session to introduce a DRAFT version of Alaska's Workforce Future - a cross industry workforce development plan described as a collaboration call to action for industry, government, nonprofits, and educators to prepare Alaska's workforce for the future. Come participate in this interactive session where
Employer-Created Training Programs that Create Opportunities (Additional details to follow) Join us on the second Wednesday of each month* from 8:00 am – 9:30 am for the BEC meeting. This monthly meeting provides a forum for educators and employers to discuss issues with developing the workforce and providing pathways for Alaskans into careers. *July &
Join us for our June BEC panel presentation and discussion featuring Alaskans working on the frontlines to alleviate the childcare crisis. Our panelists will discuss the efforts of the State's Childcare Task Force to address the shortage of childcare facilities and workers. This forum offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from those involved in
This workshop is presented by the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (Oregon Health & Science University) and the Northwest Center for Occupational Safety and Health (University of Washington) in collaboration with Alaska Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Total Worker Health (TWH) is a comprehensive approach that ensures that policies, programs, and practices
About the Event Join us for a presentation on Remote Logistics in Alaska, presented by Elinor Harrington, Senior Account Executive, MSPM, LCGB. Due to Alaska’s remote locations, precarious weather, and lack of infrastructure; managing remote projects can seem daunting. Alaska Logistics specialists have matured their expertise in providing freight solutions via, land, air and sea.
About the Event Are you interested in a job in construction? Show up anytime between 8am - 6pm on March 6th to have your resume reviewed, receive a mock interview and get some feedback, get some insight into training programs that fit your interest, or just to chat with people in the industry. This is
About the Event OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training provides entry level construction workers information about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job related hazards on a construction site. Course Schedule: 3/4/2024 8:00am - 4:00pm at Alaska Safety Alliance, 2600 Cordova St. 3/5/2024
