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There are many paths to career success in high demand jobs that do not require a traditional four-year degree. This is the place to learn what’s out there, what’s involved regarding training, and where to connect to get started.
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Apprenticeships, technical training, two-year programs – there are a range of opportunities and choices available.
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If you’ve always wanted to find a way to use the math you learned in high school and enjoy building things, consider a Sheet Metal Apprenticeship at the Sheet Metal Union Local 23.
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At the Kenai Penninsula Driving School, you can learn the skills needed to obtain your Commercial Driver License and start a career in the truck driving and freight industry.
Video: Training the next generation of women in the trades | Alaska Insight | Alaska @ Work
While the trades continue to be male-dominated fields, more and more women are entering the workforce as training becomes more readily available.
Video: Learning Welding and Job Skills for Life After Incarceration | Alaska @ Work
Inmates at Goose Creek Correctional Center have the opportunity to earn Welding Certifications through the Iron Workers Local #751 Mobile Welding Program.
