SSEATEC

Mission Statement

The purpose of the SSEATEC Education Program is to assist our members in meeting the challenging academic standards in a manner consistent with tribal traditions, languages, and cultures, and to develop avenues to college and the workplace for our students.

Background

The Southern Southeast Alaska Technical Education Center, or SSEATEC, is part of the tribal council’s strategic goal to foster education and long term sustainable growth. The facility functions as a home for several tribal services and as a learning and training center. At the moment, SSEATEC plans to offer classes, training sessions, and apprenticeships certified by the Alaska Department of Labor. Various rooms in the building are available for rent by the general public.

SSEATEC Goals

• Provide relevant training to tribal members in order to prepare them for success in the workplace
• Develop avenues for career placement by partnering with businesses and other employers around the community
• Expand the variety and volume of classes, training sessions, and apprenticeships offered by SSEATEC

Upcoming Classes

• Alaska Home Buyers Training – February 8, 2012
• CPR/First Aid Certification – (Quarterly)
• Commercial Driver’s License Training – March 2012
• Interpretive Guide Class – March 2012
• Internet Safety – March 2012
• Adobe Beginners and Intermediate – March 2012
• Microsoft Excel Beginning and Intermediate – March 2012
• Road Survey Class – March 2012
• Construction Surveying – April 2012
• Construction Technology – April 2012
• Powder Puff Construction – April 2012

For more information please fill out the online SSEATEC survey and then call us at 907-228-9365

 

Classes in Development

• Culinary Arts – 2013
• Distance Learning Classes – TBA

Additional information

Survey:

To accomplish SSEATEC’s primary goal of providing relevant training to our tribal members, the center seeks out classes and training sessions that will adequately equip students with skills that are highly employable. In an effort to pursue classes perhaps more relevant to our memberships’ wants and needs we ask that you please fill out a short survey about SSEATEC classes. Please click the SSEATeC survey link to begin.

SSEATEC Survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KZ2N695)

Room Rentals:

Rooms are available to the entire community; anyone can rent one of the classrooms, the computer lab, or the shop at an affordable hourly rate. To find out about specific costs and availability contact Judy Guthrie at 907-228-9365.

Culinary Kitchen:

A full commercial culinary kitchen is under construction on the 1st floor of the 615 Stedman Street facility. Estimated time of completion for the project is this Spring 2012..