Workforce Development

Mission Statement

The mission of Ketchikan Indian Community’s Employment & Training department is to promote career development through collaboration of KIC programs, local business organizations and in-house training services. 

Workforce Development Goals

• Develop and expand vocational training opportunities in high-demand occupations relevant to our tribal community and Alaska.
• Provide progressive classroom training to strengthen tribal members’ basic employment skills, encourage professional development, and to foster entrepreneurship.
• Increase youth outreach by collaborating with other KIC programs and youth-serving organizations. 

Workforce Development Services

Job Placement and Training

Job Placement & Training is designed to provide tribal members with job skills specific to their training needs and to provide full-time, long-term job placement. The Career Development Staff work with tribal members to identify their needs in areas of job skilled training through a Career Development Plan. Completion of the training will produce full-time, long-term retention by the contracted employer. 

Career Exploration

Career Exploration positions are designed to meet the specific needs of the individual tribal member. Tribal members work with the Career Development Staff to complete a Career Development Plan. This process includes a variety of assessments and informational interviewing to identify a possible career path. Completion of career exploration will lead to vocational training, higher education opportunities, or job placement. This experience will be provided in the form of an On-the-Job training or job shadowing position.

Work Experience

Work Experience is designed to assist tribal members with obtaining the necessary work experience hours for their specific career. Previous education and/or training certifications are required to be considered for a work experience position. Apprenticeship positions require extended training agreements.

Vocational Training

Vocational Training provides training and certification that develops careers. Vocational training is described as a certificate/degree program in which training does not exceed 24 months. Training centers must be accredited institutions. Applications must be completed at least 30 days prior to the start of training.

Summer Youth

The KIC Summer Youth Program is designed to provide youth tribal members with a meaningful job experience where they obtain skills and training that prepares them for their adult lives. Tribal youth attend an orientation with classroom training that builds a foundation of job-related skills that will benefit them in obtaining future employment.Youth must be between the ages of 14-18, enrolled KIC members and reside in our service area.

Links

Alaska Job Center Network

Alaska Vocational Technical Center