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Alaska Works Partnership - Success Stories
Inspiring stories about people just like you who decided to make a better future for themselves. Alaska Works Partnership is here to help you with free cross-industry training & education. There's never a better time than right now to start building a better future. Contact us today and let's get started!
Kaden Blevins
Kaden, a high school student from Eagle River, AK, discovered his passion for plumbing through a free training program offered by the Alaska Works Partnership and Anchorage School District. After excelling in the 40-hour training, Kaden applied and was accepted into the Plumbers and Steamfitters apprenticeship program, where he will continue his education and training while working in the field.
Youth Apprenticeship – Faces of Success:
In Alaska, Noah Switzer, Gabriel Browner, Asher Wells, and Logan Shane found success through Alaska Works Partnership. Noah transitioned from building maintenance to telecommunications, Gabriel moved from welding training to the Ironworkers' apprenticeship program, Asher progressed from plumbing and pipefitting courses to an apprenticeship, and Logan went from farm work to carpentry training to employment in construction. Their stories highlight opportunity and determination in Alaska's landscape.
Recent Stories
Women Who Build: Martha & Emily Step into the Trades
Martha (left) and Emily (right) met in January 2025 during Alaska Works Partnership’s 40-hour Construction Craft Laborers Pre-Apprenticeship training in Chugiak. Both women came to the program with different backgrounds—but shared a determination to build a new future in the trades. Martha had been working as a sous chef at Denali Brewpub in Talkeetna. Ready […]
Youth Apprenticeship – Faces of Success:
In Alaska, Noah Switzer, Gabriel Browner, Asher Wells, and Logan Shane found success through Alaska Works Partnership. Noah transitioned from building maintenance to telecommunications, Gabriel moved from welding training to the Ironworkers' apprenticeship program, Asher progressed from plumbing and pipefitting courses to an apprenticeship, and Logan went from farm work to carpentry training to employment in construction. Their stories highlight opportunity and determination in Alaska's landscape.
Austin Hatten
In June of 2023, Austin took a significant step towards his goal by applying to the IBEW apprenticeship program. Recognizing the importance of building a strong foundation for his future, he didn’t stop there. In July, he seized the opportunity to enhance his skill set by enrolling in Alaska Works Partnership’s telecommunications training.
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