Revilla Alternative School - School-to-Work Program
Revilla Alternative School serves the needs of over 150 students, elementary through
high school. The school-to-work program objective is to provide students opportunities
to explore careers and make informed decisions about career choices, complete
on-line interest assessments, practice and develop job readiness skills, access
career information and knowledge, research and identify sources of employment,
education, and career opportunities, and successfully complete an internship and/or
gain employment.
Juniors
and seniors take the Alaska Career Information System IDEAS (Interest Determination,
Exploration and Assessment System) profile, SKILLS rating (Holland Personality
Types), and the Interest Profiler to explore careers. Seniors are asked to complete
a cover letter, resume, and references sheet. Workshops provided by Ketchikan
Job Center include job readiness tips, resume planning, application preparation,
job interview skills, and mock interview practice with community members. Representatives
from Alaska Ship and Drydock, Ketchikan General Hospital, GCI, Safeway, and Alaska
Works Partnership provide students with educational and vocational insight as
they present career and apprenticeship opportunities available locally and statewide.
Revilla staff
would like to extend an invitation to all interested agencies and employers seeking
to promote local career opportunities for our students. Please phone (907) 225-6681
to schedule a workshop or presentation with the students.
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Ketchikan Youth Initiatives - Youth to Work Program
Ketchikan
Youth Initiatives is working in conjunction with Boys and Girls Club, Southeast
Alaska Independent Living,UAS, Revilla High School and the Ketchikan Job Center
to serve the needs of our community members ages 14-24. The Youth to Work program
objective is to educate youth by teaching them basic job skills. These are skills
that would carry throughout any career choice, skills such as punctuality,problem
solving, conflict resolution, appropriate dress, grooming techniques, and many
other much needed basics to assist our young workers to be a more valuable part
of our local workforce. We
also provide a interest assessment, after we take a good hard look at the result
of the assessment we then place our youth in a 4-6week work experience and a job
site that matches their interest. The key part of this program is that while our
youth are on their job site we mentor them by keeping in touch with both the employer
as well as the youth, This way we are insuring that the youth are understanding
as well as learning about how do become the best employee they can be. Most of
youth end up doing such a good job that they go on to be hired by the job site.
We are seeking
interested employers as well as interested youth, If you are interested in being
a part of this program on any level please contact Jesse at youthtowork@gmail.com
or call 228-3236. leave a message and we will get back to you.
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TALENTS Co-sponsored by SE AK Independent Living
and Ketchikan Youth Initiatives
The TALENTS project offers
youth ages 14-24 job readiness skills, on-the-job training, and career mentorship
opportunities. Graduates receive a Certificate of Employability, which is fully
supported by the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska Department of Labor.
Each student will receive individualized vocational training and the
opportunity
to learn skills that will assist with employment in high growth industries such
as construction, oil & gas, mining, and transportation. Kevin
Gadsey
Independent Living Specialist
Southeast Alaska Independent Living
(907)
225-4735
(888) 452-SAIL
www.sailinc.org
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KIC Employmnet & Training Youth Program
Offers
tribal youth between the ages of 14 - 21 with ten (10) weeks of employment opportunities
in the summer months usually between June and August. If funds are available this
program may provide tribal members with scholarships to attend educational enhancement
and leadership training activities.
Eligibility Requirements for Youth
Activities Program:
1)
Must be tribally enrolled as an Alaska Native and/or Native American;
2) Must
be between 14 - 21 years of age;
3) Must be economically disadvantaged and/or
meet income poverty guidelines;
4) Must be a resident of Southeast Alaska
5) Applicants with disabilities are eligible irregardless of household income.
Target
Population:
Alaska Natives/Native Americans who are disadvantaged in competing
for employment or in obtaining a higher paying position. Tribal members who lack
adequate experience, education, training, and job skills and are in need of assistance
in obtaining meaningful employment. We also serve Tribal members with special
needs, i.e., physical or mental disabilities, who have difficulty obtaining or
retaining employment. Tribal members receiving Aid to Families with Dependent
Children (ATAP) or are recipients of other welfare programs, who need to prepare
for and find permanent employment. And, we serve Tribal members that live where
employment opportunities are limited due to location. Application
Process:
Employment and Training Applications are available at the central
office in Juneau and in each Community Liaison office, IRA office and Central
Council field staff offices. Applications are submitted to the Juneau office for
processing. An Intake Specialist will contact the applicant to schedule an appointment
or to request additional documentation. Employment and Training Specialists will
prepare an Individual Employability Development Plans (EDPs) with applicants.
Employment and/or training activities will be provided to increase the applicant's
marketable employment skills. Applications
are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Grants are awarded based on funding
availability. The application deadline for vocational and/or technical training
is May 15th for the upcoming fall semester. Applications are accepted year round
for short-term Vocational, Technical, and Classroom Training courses, Employability
Assistance, Child Care, Veterans Assistance, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
Tina Stephens
Ketchikan
Indian Community
Hatchery Tour Manager
1158 Salmon Rd. Ketchikan, Alaska
1-800-252-5158
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Ketchikan Job Center Training
Resources, Relocation, Job Search and On-The-Job Training for Eligible Applicants,
Vocational Skills Training, Customized Business Services, Employee Recruitment,
Business Office, Presentation and Training Facilities, Internet Access for Job
Search Resume, Interviewing and Application Assistance, Vocational Counseling,
Career Choice Assessment, and Testing. Recruit
qualified workers by advertising your job openings with the Ketchikan Job Center
at no cost. Your advertisement will be viewed on the internet by Job Seekers in
each Alaska Job Center across the state, on the internet at: The Alaska Labor
Exchange System, and on Job
Central or got directly to www.jobs.state.ak.us
to post your job and/or learn more. Main
line – 907-225-3181
The Employer phone line 907-228-3212
Manager Direct
Line 907-228-3235 (Noni Burno) | 
