Anchorage School District
District
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!
Alaska Works Partnership helps Alaska's Youth get connected with pre-apprenticeship youth training. These classes are FREE for all high school students.
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
Classes available during 2026 Spring:
March 9 - March 13 (Spring Break), 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 Descriptions: | Training Dates: | Days and Times: |
|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | August 3-7, 2026 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Plumbing | August 26-28, 2026 | Wednesday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Building Maintenance | September 14-25, 2026 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Electrical Wiring Workshop | September 21-23, 2026 | Monday - Tuesday 8AM to 4:30PM & Wednesday 8AM to NOON |
| Power Tools (Evenings) | September 21 - October 2, 2026 | Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM |
| Telecommunications Workshop | September 23-25, 2026 | Wednesday 12:30PM to 4:30PM & Thursday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Building Maintenance | October 26 - November 6, 2026 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Sheet Metal Workshop | November 16-17, 2026 | Monday - Tuesday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Framing & Sheetrock | December 7-11, 2026 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Telecommunications Workshop (Evenings & Weekends) | December 11-15, 2026 | Friday, Monday & Tuesday 5:30PM to 9:30PM Saturday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Residential Framing | December 14-18, 2026 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Electrical Wiring Workshop (Evenings & Weekends) | December 16-19, 2026 | Wednesday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM & Saturday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Building Maintenance | January 4-15, 2027 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Carpentry (Evenings) | January 4-15, 2027 | Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM |
| Laborers Scaffolding | January 19-20, 2027 | Tuesday - Wednesday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Building Maintenance | February 1-12, 2027 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Laborers Scaffolding | February 16-17, 2027 | Tuesday - Wednesday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Welding - Sheet Metal (Evenings) | February 22-25, 2027 | Monday - Thursday 5:30PM to 9:30PM |
| Power Tools (Evenings) | February 22 - March 5, 2027 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Electrical Wiring Workshop | March 1-3, 2027 | Monday - Tuesday 8AM to 4:30PM & Wednesday 8AM to NOON |
| Building Maintenance | March 1-12, 2027 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Telecommunications Workshop | March 3-5, 2027 | Wednesday 12:30PM to 4:30PM & Thursday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Carpentry (Evenings) | March 22 - April 2, 2027 | Monday - Friday 5:30PM to 9:30PM |
| Laborers Concrete | March 23-24, 2027 | Tuesday - Wednesday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Ironwork & Welding | March 29 - April 2, 2027 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Sheet Metal - HVAC Workshop | April 12-13, 2027 | Monday - Tuesday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Residential Framing | April 19-23, 2027 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Building Maintenance | May 3-14, 2027 | Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Plumbing | May 10-12, 2027 | Monday - Wednesday 8AM to 4:30PM |