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
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 11, 8:00–9:30 AM for our regularly scheduled Business Education Compact (BEC) meeting, where we will explore the critical role that respect in the workplace plays in workforce retention. This session supports the Goal 3 (Retain Alaskans and Attract New Alaskans) outlined in Alaska’s Workforce Future, our statewide workforce development plan, by advancing
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 14, 8:00–9:30 AM for our regularly scheduled Business Education Compact (BEC) meeting. This May session marks an important mid-year checkpoint between our annual fall Workforce Convenings. It will also serve as the first in a series of spring BEC collaborative sessions dedicated to Alaska’s Workforce Future—establishing a recurring opportunity
Mark your calendars for Wednesday April 9, 8:00am – 9:30 am for our regularly scheduled BEC meeting where we'll get the inside scoop on The Big Legislative Issues of Alaska's 34th Legislature from Larry Persily. This should be an insightful and informative presentation. Come ready to ask your questions during the Q&A session! We are
Mark your calendars for Wednesday March 12, 8:00am – 9:30 am - The BEC will be highlighting workforce challenges and opportunities in Alaska's hospitality and tourism sector. We will set the stage by introducing the significant impacts to Alaska's economy, its recent growth, and the workforce needs of the sector. Steph Johnson, owner of Katabatic
We have an incredible panel lined up to share valuable insights, best practices, and essential resources for women working in construction and related industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and advocates who are making a real impact in the field! Join us for an engaging discussion with real takeaways for the workforce and
Mark your calendars for Wednesday February 12, 8:00am – 9:30 am to learn about leveraging two underutilized workforce sectors - the Department of Corrections and the immigrant workforce. Featuring presentations by: Heidi Olson, Alaska Department of Corrections and Nyabony Gat, Alaska Literacy Program
Join us for our April BEC panel presentation and discussion featuring leaders in Alaska's higher education and workforce development. In this session, we'll explore the pivotal role that colleges and universities play in shaping the workforce and driving economic growth within Alaska. Our panelists include University of Alaska President Pat Pitney, Alaska Pacific University President
Join us for a presentation on new and emerging industries that will impact our Alaskan economy and workforce as we move into the future. Panelists will include subject matter experts in the areas of nuclear energy, robotics, mariculture, and more.
Discover the future of Alaska's workforce with us as we bring together stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers, and educators. We're delving into Alaska's bold initiative to craft a comprehensive and actionable statewide workforce development plan. In a state marked by vast geography and diverse economic sectors, the need for a unified and strategic approach has led
Join us for an insightful presentation that delves into the key initiatives and considerations within the 33rd Alaska State Legislature pertaining to workforce development. This engaging session aims to shed light on the strategic measures and policies that will shape the state's approach to enhancing its workforce and fostering economic growth. By attending this presentation,
