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Skilled Trades Training Program
Build Your Skills. Boost Your Savings. Invest in Yourself. Trident Seafoods has created a unique 4-year program designed to launch your career in skilled trades through AVTEC, in Seward, AK, with automatic job placement. Get paid to be a student!YEARS 1–2Full tuition, required tools, meals, and housing paid at AVTEC in Seward, AKFull-time (40hrs/wk) paycheck during trainingOnsite mentorship with industry professionalsYear 1: Hands-on experience in electrical, refrigeration, welding, diesel, and
YWCA Alaska Community Conv: Women's Health Equity - Self Advocacy w/Dr. Jill
Women's Health Equity - Self Advocacy with Dr. Jillian Woodruff will give you a chance to hear practical, trustworthy information about women’s health directly from an expert in the field and be able to share each other's experiences. You’ll learn self-advocacy tools—what questions to ask, how to speak up in medical settings, and how to navigate a complex health system. We'll also highlight how larger systems and policies affect women’s health equity, helping you better understand the barriers many women
2026 International Women's Day Celebration
Join YWCA Alaska and The New Design for Living for this special gathering to honor Alaska’s women of all backgrounds for the worldwide celebration, International Women's Day Celebration. Lunch and N/A refreshments provided by women powered business, Alaska Berry & Board Also, in the spirit of this year’s theme, “Give to Gain” sponsoring a seat helps expand access to this celebration for women who may otherwise not be able to attend. Please use the “Give to Gain” ticket option to empower another woman.
Anchorage Assembly approves Mayor LaFrance’s ordinance to enhance safety in public spaces
In an 11-1 vote on Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly approved a measure to improve safety in public spaces, proposed by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and cosponsored by Assembly Members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia. AO 2026-10 updates Anchorage Municipal Code with new legal tools that will enable law enforcement to address certain behaviors that are unsafe or inappropriate in public areas, including public intoxication and public indecency. The approved ordinance closes legal gaps that previously limited
Pacific Northern Academy: Pearl Jubilee
We invite you to join us at the Pacific Northern Academy Pearl Jubilee, celebrating 30 years and supporting the future! On March 27, 2026, PNA is hosting our PNA Jubilee at the Alaska Native Heritage Center! The evening will include champagne and oyster bar, fabulous passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, games, raffles, and dancing into the evening! Bid on trips to Hawaii, Juneau, fabulous local experiences, and more! Win a weekend at a beautiful home in Girdwood! All while supporting private,
Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spaces
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageJanuary 14, 2026Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spacesToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced a new ordinance to help ensure Anchorage’s public spaces are safe and accessible for all residents. Assembly members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia are cosponsoring the measure alongside Mayor LaFrance.The proposal, which was introduced during Tuesday’s Assembly meeting, will allow law enforcement to address certain
Urban Snow Modeling to Advance Resilience for Today and Tomorrow (USMARTT)
Project USMARTT: Business Surveys Mission Statement University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey Goals Objectives of the research project’s business surveys include: Assessing risk perceptions.Understanding actions taken
