Career Training
In addition to academic training, Alaska Job Corps provides career technical training in the following industries:
Business and Technology Industry
Accounting Clerks:
Input in a variety of financial information and data that are used for generating invoices, statements, reports, financial statements and payroll. Students may obtain Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications in Word and Excel, as well as Brainbench certifications in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Payroll, and Bookkeeping Fundamentals.
Office Assistants:
Perform a variety of clerical tasks in the office including telephone etiquette, scheduling appointments, mail processing, filing, and document formatting. Students may obtain Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
It will take the average student 12 to 15 months to complete accounting clerk or office assistant training. Beginning wages range between $10 and $12 an hour.
Computer Repair
This career training teaches students the basics of being a computer repair technician. There are two levels of instruction:
- Level 1 - A+ Essentials
- Level 2 - The student must choose one of three electives:
- Depot Technician
- IT Technician
- Remote Support Technician
After each level, the student must take and pass an exam in order to be nationally certified as an A+ Computer Repair Technician. Students will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on training such as diagnosing and repairing customer computers and working at community business sites.The average student takes 18 months to complete this training.
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Construction Industry
Electrical
This is a pre-apprenticeship program and is instructed by a national training contractor, Home Builders Institute (HBI).
- Pre-Apprentice Electrician - Residential
- Pre-Apprentice Electrician - Advanced Residential
The length of time for completion of this career training is approximately 1000 hours. A successfully completed student can look forward to positions primarily in residential and commercial wiring and, on a more limited basis, in industrial wiring.
Facilities Maintenance
This training is instructed by a national training contractor, Home Builders Institute (HBI).
- Facilities Maintenance (FM) Pre-apprentice - Core Skills
- Your choice of five fundamentals:
- Facilities Maintenance
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Upon completion of this training, the student would be an entry-level maintenance helper. It takes approximately 12-18 months to complete the core skills and one specialty level.
Heavy Equipment
There are two levels with seven sub-levels (pieces of equipment) to this training. The training is operated by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 302 Job Corps.
- Heavy Equipment Operator, Pre-Apprenticeship I
- Heavy Equipment Operator, Pre-Apprenticeship II
It takes the average student one year to complete both levels of this training. The seven sub-levels are:
- Bulldozer
- Scraper
- Loader
- Grader
- Backhoe
- Road Roller
- Fork Lift
Graduates can look forward to jobs in the heavy equipment apprenticeship program and with companies throughout the state.
Carpentry
There is one level to this Career Technical Training.
- Carpentry Helper - Level 1
Graduates can look forward to jobs with:
- Apprenticeship programs
- Commercial builders
- General contractors
- Home builders, re-modelers, or subcontractors
The carpentry program is customized for each student, typically requiring about one year or 1000 hours to complete.
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Health and Community Services Industry
Health Occupations
A student can receive two different certifications from the state of Alaska while attending Job Corps for Health Occupations. These include Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). A student may choose to further their education by continuing on in the Advanced Career Training (ACT) program or by attending Off-Center training (OCT) after completing Health Occupations
Time and length of completion of the Health Occupations program will generally take 9-15 months to complete. The specialty areas listed below are taught via partnerships with other local training facilities and employers, and need additional funding, which Alaska Job Corps can assist you in obtaining.
- Medical Assistant (Career Academy)
- Phlebotomist (Career Academy)
Human Services
A Human Services worker must demonstrate kindness, compassion, and thoughtfulness to care for diverse populations. The worker will serve clients in need of assistance. The training includes:
- Classroom instruction
- Clinical experiences
- Work-based learning experience
Some of the topics the student will learn about are:
- Ethics
- Confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Crisis intervention
- HIV/AIDS
- Blood borne pathogens
Students have the opportunity to receive certifications in the following:
- CPR/First Aid
- Drug Chemical Dependency Counselor Technician (CT)
In addition to these certificates, the Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health will be adding a new certification called Behavioral Health Certification.
Human Services is a fast growing profession in the state of Alaska and nationally. There are numerous opportunities for employment and advancement. Human Service workers must have a valid Alaska Driver's License. Criminal background checks may be required for applicants applying for employment in the Human Services field. The average student can complete the Human Services training in 12-18 months.
Water/Wastewater Operator Training
Training levels include:
- Introduction to Wastewater Systems (HAZWOPER Certification)
- Introduction to Drinking Water Systems (Small Water System Operator Certification)
- Water Distribution Operator - Level 1
- Waste Water Collection Operator - Level 1
- Water Treatment Operator - Level 1
- Waste Water Treatment Operator - Level 1
The classroom portion of this program takes approximately six to eight months. A student must then complete 1,950 hours (approximately one year) of work-base learning and have their High School Diploma or GED to be eligible to sit for the State Certification exams. The entire program takes about 24 months to complete.
Culinary Arts
This training has Hospitality Foundations which is a pre-requisite training step. To be complete in Culinary Arts, the student is required to complete the Hospitality Foundations and Culinary Arts training. ServSafe Certification testing is offered to students who successfully complete both requirements for this training.
This training takes approximately 18-24 months to complete. Students who successfully complete this training can look forward to jobs in a variety of culinary environments from an institutional setting to a fine dining establishment.
Off-Center Training (OCT)
OCT provides additional training possibilities offered by other local area institutions. Students must have identified this as their first choice trade at time of application for it to be their primary Career Technical Training choice. Students who are interested in off-center Career Technical Training to better meet their career goals after they arrive on center must first complete a level of on-center Career Technical Training.
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Page last updated:
Monday, May 18, 2009