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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Kawerak | Administrative Assistant Training Program | Call for next cohort |
| March 18-22 | Kawerak & NIT & NACTEC | Intro to Heavy Equipment in Nome | March 4 |
| March 18-23 | Northwest Campus UAF | Appliance Troubleshooting and Repair | March 15 |
| March 18-23 | Northwest Campus UAF | Toyo Stove Workshop | March 15 |
| April 7-27 | Kawerak & NIT | Heavy Equipment Operation in Palmer | March 15 |
| April 22-25 | Kawerak and Alaska Laborers | Construction Safety Training in Chugiak | April 8 |
| April 8-11 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Drivers Education | Contact James 443-4391 |
| May 28-31 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Drivers Education | Contact James 443-4391 |
| June 3-7 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Drivers Education | Contact James 443-4391 |
Construction Safety Training
All regional residents will be eligible for scholarship from Kawerak for the Construction Safety Training with Alaska Laborers Training School.
When: April 22-26
Location: Chugiak
Deadline to Apply: April 8
Classe Topics : Rough Terrain Forklift, Aerial Lift, Trenching & Excavation, Confined Space Awareness, and Pipelaying/Underground Utilities
Rough Terrain Forklift – Classroom portion focuses on key information for safe operation, while the hands-on portion provides the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment under direct observation and coaching.
Aerial Lift – Trainees will learn the key information for safe operation of an aerial boom lift and scissor lift and receive hands-on practice based on industry standards.
Trenching & Excavation – Trainees will get an overview of trenching safety, how to reduce worker exposure to risks such as collapses, hazards, falls, equipment, and situational awareness.
Confined Space Awareness – Confined Spaces in Construction Awareness is a course that will raise participants’ level of understanding of the hazards of working in and around confined spaces.
Pipelaying/Underground Utilities – An introduction to how water, sewer, and storm drain utilities are installed and the different types of pipe and how they operate.
Heavy Equipment Operation
All regional residents will be eligible for scholarship from Kawerak for travel thanks to a grant from the Denali Commission. The Intro course in Nome is a weeklong course, where the Operation course in Palmer is a month long course. Both courses will earn participants a certificate. The Nome course will entail 3 days of simulator training and 2 days of safety checks and outdoor operations. The Palmer course gives participants 35 hours of operating a loader, dozer, excavator and dump truck. Drivers License or CDL is not needed to attend this course. Please contact us if you have questions or need assistance!
CDL Written Test Prep Class Note:
Kawerak Tribal Members will be eligible for scholarship from Kawerak for travel. Iliqsaġvik application required. Non-tribal members can apply through NSEDC for scholarship. Please contact us if you have questions or need assistance!
Administrative Assistant Training Program:
Join the cohort of trainees to get on the job PAID training! Positions are 3-6 months in length. For the 2024 cohort, applications are due in February and placement can begin as soon as March. If you’re considering a new position as as administrative assistant but you aren’t sure if you qualify for the job, this program is for you! Get started on your new employment journey with confidence.
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/)
Would you like to complete Training Opportunities virtually from your own home?
You can apply for internet and technology assistance to complete approved trainings through Project REMOTE! Find out more about Project REMOTE at kawerak.org/projectremote.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Kawerak | Administrative Assistant Training Program | Call for next cohort |
| March 18-22 | Kawerak & NIT & NACTEC | Intro to Heavy Equipment in Nome | March 4 |
| March 18-23 | Northwest Campus UAF | Appliance Troubleshooting and Repair | March 15 |
| March 18-23 | Northwest Campus UAF | Toyo Stove Workshop | March 15 |
| April 7-27 | Kawerak & NIT | Heavy Equipment Operation in Palmer | March 15 |
| April 22-25 | Kawerak and Alaska Laborers | Construction Safety Training in Chugiak | April 8 |
| April 8-11 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Drivers Education | Contact James 443-4391 |
| May 28-31 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Drivers Education | Contact James 443-4391 |
| June 3-7 | Kawerak & NACTEC | Adult Drivers Education | Contact James 443-4391 |
Construction Safety Training
All regional residents will be eligible for scholarship from Kawerak for the Construction Safety Training with Alaska Laborers Training School.
When: April 22-26
Location: Chugiak
Deadline to Apply: April 8
Classe Topics : Rough Terrain Forklift, Aerial Lift, Trenching & Excavation, Confined Space Awareness, and Pipelaying/Underground Utilities
Rough Terrain Forklift – Classroom portion focuses on key information for safe operation, while the hands-on portion provides the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment under direct observation and coaching.
Aerial Lift – Trainees will learn the key information for safe operation of an aerial boom lift and scissor lift and receive hands-on practice based on industry standards.
Trenching & Excavation – Trainees will get an overview of trenching safety, how to reduce worker exposure to risks such as collapses, hazards, falls, equipment, and situational awareness.
Confined Space Awareness – Confined Spaces in Construction Awareness is a course that will raise participants’ level of understanding of the hazards of working in and around confined spaces.
Pipelaying/Underground Utilities – An introduction to how water, sewer, and storm drain utilities are installed and the different types of pipe and how they operate.
Heavy Equipment Operation
All regional residents will be eligible for scholarship from Kawerak for travel thanks to a grant from the Denali Commission. The Intro course in Nome is a weeklong course, where the Operation course in Palmer is a month long course. Both courses will earn participants a certificate. The Nome course will entail 3 days of simulator training and 2 days of safety checks and outdoor operations. The Palmer course gives participants 35 hours of operating a loader, dozer, excavator and dump truck. Drivers License or CDL is not needed to attend this course. Please contact us if you have questions or need assistance!
CDL Written Test Prep Class Note:
Kawerak Tribal Members will be eligible for scholarship from Kawerak for travel. Iliqsaġvik application required. Non-tribal members can apply through NSEDC for scholarship. Please contact us if you have questions or need assistance!
Administrative Assistant Training Program:
Join the cohort of trainees to get on the job PAID training! Positions are 3-6 months in length. For the 2024 cohort, applications are due in February and placement can begin as soon as March. If you’re considering a new position as as administrative assistant but you aren’t sure if you qualify for the job, this program is for you! Get started on your new employment journey with confidence.
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/)
Would you like to complete Training Opportunities virtually from your own home?
You can apply for internet and technology assistance to complete approved trainings through Project REMOTE! Find out more about Project REMOTE at kawerak.org/projectremote.
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.
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.
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