HANDS-ON TRADES TRAINING

  • Did you know that each year, over 50% of new building trades apprentices have taken classes through Alaska Works Partnership? 

     

    Sign up today to continue your pathway towards a high-paying, fulfilling construction career!

     
    Anchorage School District is offering hands-on youth training classes in partnership with Alaska Works Partnership throughout the year. These classes are FREE for students currently enrolled in an ASD high school program.
     

    Requirements:

    • Apply online at www.alaskaworks.org under Youth Tab. 
    • Must be 16 and older and enrolled in a High School program. (Graduating seniors are eligible)
    • Must provide your own transportation and be able to attend each day of training in order to be considered for selection.

     

     

    Contact Alaska Works Partnership for more information:

    161 Klevin St.
    Suites 203, 204 & 207
    Anchorage, Alaska 99508  

    Call: (907) 569-4711 

    Email: nicole@alaskaworks.org 

  • Classes available during 2025 Spring Break:

     

    March 10 - March 14, 8AM to 4:30PM: 

    Carpentry (Highschool Students Only) 

     

    You will learn:

    • Basics of Carpentry and Trades Math
    • Power tools and construction site safety
    • Hands-on project building
    • Carpentry apprenticeship and career pathways

     

    There are no fees required to attend these classes. 

    Space is limited. Click here for more information.

    For all free class opportunities by Alaska Works Partnership, click here. 

     

     

     

     

     

  • More FREE training opportunities

     

    *Students over 16 are also eligible to participate in all their regular training except for Heavy Equipment Operating training. Below are their upcoming training sessions in Anchorage. More information can be found here. Contact Alaska Works Partnership for more information. 

    *WIT= Women in the Trades - these classes are specifically for females 18 and older.

     

    Anchorage Training

    Class Description: Training Dates: Days and Times:
    Welding (Evenings) December 9th - 13th, 2024 Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM
    Plumbing & HVAC December 16th - 20th, 2024 Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    Power Tools (Evenings) January 6th - 17th, 2025 Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM
    Construction Craft Laborers Pre-Apprenticeship Training (Chugiak) January 20th - 24th, 2025 Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    WIT Carpentry (Evenings) February 3rd - 14th, 2025 Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM
    Welding (Evenings) February 17th - 21st, 2025 Monday - Friday 5PM to 9PM
    Electrical Wiring (Weekends & Evenings) February 22nd - March 1st, 2025 Sat - Sun 8AM to 3:30PM & Mon - Fri 5:30PM to 9:30PM
    Carpentry February 24th - 28th, 2025 Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    WIT Truck Driver (Apprenticeship) February 24th - 28th, 2025 Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    Welding (Evenings) March 10th - 14th, 2025 Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM
    Construction Craft Laborers Pre-Apprenticeship Training (Chugiak) March 24th - 28th, 2025 Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    H2H Power Tools March 24th - 28th, 2025 Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    Residential Wood Framing (Evenings) April 21st - May 2nd, 2025 Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM
    Ironwork & Welding April 21st - 25th, 2025 Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    WIT Electrical Wiring (Weekends & Evenings) June 14th - 20th, 2025 Sat - Sun 8AM to 4:30PM, Mon - Thurs 5PM to 9PM & Fri 8AM to 4:30PM
    Telecommunications Workshop TBD Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
    Sheetmetal & HVAC TBD Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM