UAS Juneau is offering a scholarship for their Introduction Mining class, a three-credit university course. The Introduction to Mining course covers a variety of topics in mining. It is designed specifically for students who are new to the industry, including those who may be looking to make a career change, get back to work, or who are interested in learning more about what it takes to have a rewarding career in mining. For accepted applicants, tuition will be covered for up to 20 local Juneau students, 30 distance-learning students, and 20 distance-learning students from across the state.
 
For more information, please contact Grant Assistant Lara Davis with UAS Professional Education at (907) 796-6045 or lara.davis@uas.alaska.edu, or call instructor Steven Ziegenfuss  at 796-6151. For more info on the course, see the attached packet with application.

Alaska Governor Bill Walker has declared this week Apprenticeship Week in Alaska! Click here to view the full proclamation.  Registered apprenticeships allow workers to learn a trade while getting paid, resulting in certifications in high-wage, high-growth industries. To find out more about apprenticeship opportunities in our great state, visit the Department of Labor & Workforce Development Apprenticeship site.