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Check out our partner web sites on our web resource tab! Denali Training Fund (DTF) Update: Through our administrative partner, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Denali Commission has issued another Request for Grant Application (RGA) for the Denali Training Fund. The deadline for this RGA is July 15, 2008. Please see the following state link for the RGA: (to be posted soon)
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.
Who can apply? Through the 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.
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. If you have any questions on specific training applications, please us directly or Gerry McDonagh at the State Department of Labor 269-4551. |
