| Organization |
URL |
Description |
| |
Education and Training |
|
| NACTEC |
https://www.nactec
online.org |
NACTEC provides high school students in Bering Strait School District and Nome Public
Schools with the necessary resources and skills for employment opportunities, the
pursuit of postsecondary education, and independent living skills through instruction
in four focus areas: career and technical skills, career exploration, life skills,
and work readiness skills. |
| NACTEC - Distance Courses |
https://www.nactec
online.org/distance-
delivered-courses/ |
Interested in Small Engine Repair, Introduction to Aviation, Introduction to Healthcare,
Driver Education, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Flux Core Welding? Distance courses
offered in different modes (Asynchronous and hybrid) for post secondary education
/ training. |
| NACTEC - Student Success Stories |
https://www.nactec
online.org/
success-stories/ |
See and hear the stories of students who have completed a program and are using the
skills they learned. These provide inspiration and good examples. |
| Iḷisaġvik College |
https://www.
ilisagvik.edu/ |
College serving primarily North Slope residents. The Inupiaq way of life is woven
into their curriculum, programs and activities. They offer summer camps and summer
courses as well as fall and winter.
Post-secondary academic, vocational, and technical education with aim of strengthening
Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. “Unapologetically Iñupiaq”—all
are welcome, but learning is structured to promote Iñupiaq values, worldview, knowledge,
and culture.
|
| UAF—Center for Cross Cultural Studies |
https://uaf.edu/cxcs/ |
The Center for Cross Cultural Studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks aims to
improve the education and professional development opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
They offer an Indigenous Studies PhD as well as a Masters of Arts. |
| Kawerak - GED & SEL Programs |
https://kawerak.org/
education-services/
community-education/ |
Kawerak’s Community Education Program (CEP) known as Nome Regional Adult Education
Program provides free basic educational opportunities in Adult Education (AE), General
Educational Development (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL). Program services
include remediation in reading, writing, and math skills |
| UAF—Chukchi College |
https://www.uaf.edu
/chukchi/ |
2-year public institution; branch of University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Located
in Kotzebue, in the Northwest Arctic Borough. Combination of in-person and distance
classes; offers associates of arts and associates of applied science degrees. |
| UAF—Northwest Campus |
https://www.uaf.
jedu/nwc/ |
Part of the College of Rural and Community Development. Study for Associates and Bachelor’s
degrees is available via distance learning for students in the Bering Straits Region. |
| UAF—Cooperative Extension, Nome |
https://www.uaf.edu
/ces/districts/nome/ |
Serves Nome, Kotzebue, 15 villages in the Bering Straits Region, and 11 villages in
the Northwest Arctic Borough. |
| |
Student Programming |
|
| Rural Alaska Honors Institute |
https://www.uaf.
edu/rahi/ |
This 6 week, all inclusive and paid for, program sends students to UAF in Fairbanks
to have an unforgettable crash course in college success. |
| Galena Interior Learning Academy Drone Aviation Course |
https://www.galena
alaska.org/gila/aviation/ |
Students in the unmanned aerial vehicle classes earn the remote pilot certification
from the Federal Aviation Administration. The certification allows graduates to work
commercially and professionally using unmanned aerial vehicles. This is a residential
boarding school program located in Galena. |
| Girls on Ice |
https://www.inspiring
girls.org
/who-we-are |
Tuition-free multi-day expeditions for high school girls that interweave science,
art, and backcountry travel. Our expeditions are led by professional women scientists,
artists, and wilderness guides. Foster young women’s self-confidence in their physical,
intellectual, and leadership abilities while creating lifelong advocates for Earth
science and wilderness stewardship. |
| Midnight Sun Reindeer Ranch - Youth Summit |
https://www.facebook
.com/nomereindeer
/?_rdr |
Facebook page for Midnight Sun Reindeer Ranch, located outside of Nome. |
| |
Financial Assistance |
|
| Kawerak - Vocational Training Assistance |
https://kawerak.org/
education-services/
vocational-training-assistance/ |
The Vocational Training Program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants
interested in attaining a certificate or degree from a vocational training or trade
school program. Financial assistance is intended to enhance the applicant’s job skills
and gain full-time employment. |
| Kawerak - Project Remote |
https://kawerak.org/
education-services/higher-education-scholarships/#remote |
Support to make online learning more possible in the BSS region. Covers high school
students wishing to take dual enrollment courses, or students looking to pursue higher
education or short term training. Can pay for internet while enrolled and set up fees.
Can provide computers if needed. Check out the information to get more details. Supported
by ANEP. |
| NSEDC - Education Programs Scholarship |
https://www.nsedc.
com/education-
programs/ |
Offering scholarships for any student enrolled in a full time accredited college,
university or vocational school. Focus on teachers, airplane pilots and mechanics
and commercial drivers |
| |
Employment |
|
| Kawarak - Youth Employment Services |
https://kawerak.org/
employment-services/
youth-employment/ |
Youth Employment Services provide opportunities for part-time summer employment to
youth between the ages of 14-24, during the months of June, July & August. Youth Employment
Services are designed to provide valuable employment skills and experience while earning
a wage. |
| Alaska Job Center Network |
https://jobs.alaska.gov/ |
This website provides links to a variety of employment options and employment networks
including job fairs. The Alaska Job Network allows you to look for available jobs
using a search tool. You will need to create an account for Alaska Jobs Network. Many
of the other resources on the site do not require a log in. |
