Friday, August 26, 2011

College Scholarship Guide

ATTENTION ALASKA NATIVE/NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS!

Heading off to college soon?
Looking for ways to help pay for it?

Check out the American Indian Graduate Center!

Find resources and information on scholarships and other opportunities offered to and by the Native American community!


If you would like a printed or electronic copy of scholarhip opportunities and programs, please email me:
Mandy Ellanna, Program Assistant, at eet.progasst@kawerak.org
OR
the developer of the informational booklet:
Rosie Dayzie, at rosie.dayzie@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Crowley Maritime Scholarships!

AVTEC is now accepting applications for
two $2,000 scholarships!

The scholarship is for students who will attend AVTEC's Able-Bodied Mariner Training Program in Seward. Scholarship winners will be able to use the awards for the next AB mariner training program in the fall.

Requirements:
- Must be Alaska Native
- Hold a valid Merchant Mariner Credential OR
- A US Coast Guard License OR
- A Merchant Mariner Document
- Hold a Transportation Worker I.D. Card
- Provide sea-service letters or discharge

Alaskan's who are interested in Crowley Maritime Scholarships, the AB program or other AVTEC training, should contact the AVTEC Admissions Office for more details.

For more information you can contact Fred Esposito, AVTEC Director, at 907-224-6105, or at Fred.Esposito@Alaska.Gov

FOR AVTEC, visit http://www.avtec.edu/ or call 1-800-478-5389 or 907-224-3322

AVTEC's Maritime Training Center: www.AVTEC.edu/AMTC.htm


Monday, April 25, 2011

Find us on Facebook!

Search "Youth Programs by Kawerak Luisa" to befriend us and keep informed about Kawerak Youth Programs! 

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Who Are We?

Kawerak's Youth Employment Program is part of Kawerak's Education, Employment & Training Division. Some of the things we do here at Kawerak Youth Employment are coordinate the Summer Youth Employment Program and Higher Education Internships, conduct workshops in regional communities to inform youth of educational and employment opportunities, and assist in the organization of career fairs in regional communities.

Luisa Machuca is Kawerak's Youth Employment Director. She has Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from UAA.