SHORT TERM REGIONAL TRAINING
CONTACT INFORMATION
***Contact us about upcoming Classes!****
TRIBAL MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THESE COURSES AT NO COST!
907-443-4391
Current Calendar
| Date | Hosting Organization | Class | Deadline to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 25-26 | Kawerak | Skid Steer Training | November 15 |
| Dec 9-13 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Driver’s Education Training | Contact James at 443-4391 |
| May 27-30, 2025 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Driver’s Education Training | Contact James at 443-4391 |
| June 2-6, 2025 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Driver’s Education Training | Contact James at 443-4391 |
Skid Steer Training
Kawerak’s Employment and Training Department is please to announce the Skid Steer Training in Nome will be November 25-26, 2024.
Our Skid Steer Safety & Operation Training will teach control, techniques, and critical safety protocols that protect you and your work crew. Whether you’re new to heavy equipment or a beginner operator, this hands-on course will elevate your skills and give you confidence to tackle jobs efficiently and safely. Each trainee who attends will receive a certificate from Northern Industrial Training upon completion.
Travel and lodging will be provided at no cost for eligible regional tribal members.
Download the application https://kawerak.org/download/skid-steer-training-application/?tmstv=1728423605.
Applications are due by November 15, 2024.
If you need help with your application or if you have any questions, please contact our Regional Training Specialist at 443-4391 or toll free at 1-(800) 450-4341. Quyana!
CDL Scholarship
With funding from the Denali Commission Grant, we currently have (8) $1,500.00 scholarships available for all regional residents, not just tribal members. And a total of (6) $475.00 scholarships to cover the following: Licensing Fees, TWIC Certification, DOT Physical Exam, and Drug Testing Fees. All must be pre-approved direct vendor payments; we CANNOT offer reimbursement for costs incurred prior to receiving an approving applications.
- Must be a regional resident who meets the minimum requirements for a CDL
- For this grant, tribal membership is NOT required
- Clean driving history
- Must be able to pass a DOT Drug Test and DOT Physical
- Must be accepted into a CDL Training in the State of Alaska
- Priority will be given to individuals who can provide a letter of support from a potential employer or current employer
These scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis and until December 15, 2024, or until all scholarships are distributed. Additional funding opportunities are available for eligible Tribal Members. Please contact training@kawerak.org if you have any questions.
Download the application https://kawerak.org/download/cdl-scholarship-application/?tmstv=1728426773
Applications will no longer be accepted after December 15, 2024 or until scholarship funds run out.
If you need help with your application or if you have any questions, please contact our Regional Training Specialist at 443-4391 or toll free at 1-(800) 450-4341. Quyana!
Kawerak’s Short Term Regional Training Program
Kawerak sponsors and coordinates short-term regional trainings to enhance occupational skills, achieve re-certification or attain certification. Trainings are coordinated with each community in the Bering Strait/Norton Sound Region, partnering organizations, and regional employers. Trainings are designed to prepare for local employment opportunities as funding permits. Participant eligibility may vary for each training program. Participants can also find trainings outside of the region and apply for financial assistance to support their attendance in these trainings.
Examples of short-term regional training programs are:
Construction Safety, Boiler & Appliance Repair, Carpentry, Certified Nurse Assistant, Residential Electricity & Plumbing, Heavy Equipment Operation, Driver’s License, Flagging, Hazwoper Certification, Welding, Energy Efficiency, Quickbooks, Grant Writing, Specialty Craft Making, Occupational Endorsement, etc.
Northwest Campus Trainings and Classes
Kawerak Short Term Regional Training can help fund your training for opportunities that lead to employment! We partner with UAF’s Northwest Campus often to identify courses that are applicable and helpful for the region. When interested in these courses, you apply both through NWC (application at http://www.nwc.uaf.edu/images/pdf/registration%20form.pdf) AND Kawerak (application https://kawerak.org/download/short-term-regional-training-application/)
How the Training Calendar Gets Decided
Kawerak’s Short-term Regional Training Program works with each community to identify upcoming local employment opportunities and needed occupational skill development required to maintain tribal member employment. Funding sources, trainers and other resources are prioritized to the best advantage of the region.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Tribal Members of one of Kawerak’s member communities and reside in the region. Members from Nome Eskimo Community must apply through their IRA to provide funding. Trainees must be willing to attend training daily for the entire length of the training period. Kawerak can provide supportive services for Tribal Members if requested before the training begins, as funding allows. Examples of supportive services are travel to the training site, lodging, course fees, required clothing, etc.
Application Process
- Complete the Training Program Application
- Submit Tribal Enrollment Verification (all applicants must be tribally Enrolled within the Bering Straits Region)
- Complete an Intake Form and Individual Education or Employment Plan
Post-Training
- Training participants are required to complete a follow-up questionnaire 90 days after training completion
***Contact us about upcoming Classes!****
TRIBAL MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THESE COURSES AT NO COST!
907-443-4391
Current Calendar
| Date | Hosting Organization | Class | Deadline to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 25-26 | Kawerak | Skid Steer Training | November 15 |
| Dec 9-13 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Driver’s Education Training | Contact James at 443-4391 |
| May 27-30, 2025 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Driver’s Education Training | Contact James at 443-4391 |
| June 2-6, 2025 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Driver’s Education Training | Contact James at 443-4391 |
Skid Steer Training
Kawerak’s Employment and Training Department is please to announce the Skid Steer Training in Nome will be November 25-26, 2024.
Our Skid Steer Safety & Operation Training will teach control, techniques, and critical safety protocols that protect you and your work crew. Whether you’re new to heavy equipment or a beginner operator, this hands-on course will elevate your skills and give you confidence to tackle jobs efficiently and safely. Each trainee who attends will receive a certificate from Northern Industrial Training upon completion.
Travel and lodging will be provided at no cost for eligible regional tribal members.
Download the application https://kawerak.org/download/skid-steer-training-application/?tmstv=1728423605.
Applications are due by November 15, 2024.
If you need help with your application or if you have any questions, please contact our Regional Training Specialist at 443-4391 or toll free at 1-(800) 450-4341. Quyana!
CDL Scholarship
With funding from the Denali Commission Grant, we currently have (8) $1,500.00 scholarships available for all regional residents, not just tribal members. And a total of (6) $475.00 scholarships to cover the following: Licensing Fees, TWIC Certification, DOT Physical Exam, and Drug Testing Fees. All must be pre-approved direct vendor payments; we CANNOT offer reimbursement for costs incurred prior to receiving an approving applications.
- Must be a regional resident who meets the minimum requirements for a CDL
- For this grant, tribal membership is NOT required
- Clean driving history
- Must be able to pass a DOT Drug Test and DOT Physical
- Must be accepted into a CDL Training in the State of Alaska
- Priority will be given to individuals who can provide a letter of support from a potential employer or current employer
These scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis and until December 15, 2024, or until all scholarships are distributed. Additional funding opportunities are available for eligible Tribal Members. Please contact training@kawerak.org if you have any questions.
Download the application https://kawerak.org/download/cdl-scholarship-application/?tmstv=1728426773
Applications will no longer be accepted after December 15, 2024 or until scholarship funds run out.
If you need help with your application or if you have any questions, please contact our Regional Training Specialist at 443-4391 or toll free at 1-(800) 450-4341. Quyana!
Kawerak’s Short Term Regional Training Program
Kawerak sponsors and coordinates short-term regional trainings to enhance occupational skills, achieve re-certification or attain certification. Trainings are coordinated with each community in the Bering Strait/Norton Sound Region, partnering organizations, and regional employers. Trainings are designed to prepare for local employment opportunities as funding permits. Participant eligibility may vary for each training program. Participants can also find trainings outside of the region and apply for financial assistance to support their attendance in these trainings.
Examples of short-term regional training programs are:
Construction Safety, Boiler & Appliance Repair, Carpentry, Certified Nurse Assistant, Residential Electricity & Plumbing, Heavy Equipment Operation, Driver’s License, Flagging, Hazwoper Certification, Welding, Energy Efficiency, Quickbooks, Grant Writing, Specialty Craft Making, Occupational Endorsement, etc.
Northwest Campus Trainings and Classes
Kawerak Short Term Regional Training can help fund your training for opportunities that lead to employment! We partner with UAF’s Northwest Campus often to identify courses that are applicable and helpful for the region. When interested in these courses, you apply both through NWC (application at http://www.nwc.uaf.edu/images/pdf/registration%20form.pdf) AND Kawerak (application https://kawerak.org/download/short-term-regional-training-application/)
How the Training Calendar Gets Decided
Kawerak’s Short-term Regional Training Program works with each community to identify upcoming local employment opportunities and needed occupational skill development required to maintain tribal member employment. Funding sources, trainers and other resources are prioritized to the best advantage of the region.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Tribal Members of one of Kawerak’s member communities and reside in the region. Members from Nome Eskimo Community must apply through their IRA to provide funding. Trainees must be willing to attend training daily for the entire length of the training period. Kawerak can provide supportive services for Tribal Members if requested before the training begins, as funding allows. Examples of supportive services are travel to the training site, lodging, course fees, required clothing, etc.
Application Process
- Complete the Training Program Application
- Submit Tribal Enrollment Verification (all applicants must be tribally Enrolled within the Bering Straits Region)
- Complete an Intake Form and Individual Education or Employment Plan
Post-Training
- Training participants are required to complete a follow-up questionnaire 90 days after training completion