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The Training Advisory Committee has met several times in the past year and is actively engaged in the program. The next meeting was planned in conjunction with site visits in the Bristol Bay region this month. Unfortunately, the meeting has been postponed. Watch the calendar of events in our monthly newsletter for the rescheduled meeting details.

What is the purpose of the Denali Commission Training Program?

The Training Program's primary purpose is to support the Commission's investments in Rural Alaska like clinics, roads and tank farms. We will provide training for careers that will help build, construct, operate and maintain our Energy, Transportation, Health Facilities, Economic Development, Teacher Housing and Solid Waste infrastructure projects.

What kind of training fits the Denali Commission Training fund

There are many kinds of training that the Denali Commission will give funding consideration to. A few examples that relate to the construction and management of Denali Commission infrastructure projects are welding, heavy equipment, commercial drivers licenses, carpentry, plumbing, community planning, all aspects of community management, youth leadership, wind technology, record keeping, city clerical, building maintenance repair, health aides, dental therapist, medical office, pharmacy, radiology technicians, medical lab and dental assistants to name a few.

Who can apply?

Through the Denali Training Fund (DTF) competitive applications process, any eligible business entity with the capacity to train residents for jobs related to Denali Commission projects and also able to manage federal funds appropriately.

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the Denali Training Fund on behalf of the Denali Commission. Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) are issued quarterly. Please see the state link below for more information on the Denali Training Fund.

http://www.labor.state.ak.us/bp/dtf.htm

If you have any questions on specific training applications, please ask us directly or Gerry McDonagh at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, (907) 269-4551.