Alaska Technical Center

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Accredited

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

Open

Enrollment

$5,000

Avg. Tuition

90

Total Students

Rural

Kotzebue, AK

Founded 1982

38,000 square feet

About Alaska Technical Center

The Alaska Technical Center is a vocational-technical school in Kotzebue, Alaska, providing industry-backed training for high-demand fields in the Arctic region. It offers programs in healthcare, construction, welding, and culinary arts to both adult and secondary students.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryCulinaryIt Networking

Programs Offered

Nursing Assistant Training

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $8,217

Culinary Arts Program

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $7,182

Construction Trades Program

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $7,659

Welding I Program

Certificate

Duration: 1 semester
Tuition: $3,000

Small Engine Repair

Certificate

Duration: Short course
Tuition: $1,000

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
14:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall/Spring
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Background check for health programs
  • Tribal enrollment verification if applicable
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $5,000
Books & Supplies $500
Equipment Fees $200
Estimated Total $5,700

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • ANICA Scholarship
  • Aqqaluk Trust Scholarship
  • Kotzebue Electric Association Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

85%

Graduation Rate

90%

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$45,000

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

NANA Regional CorporationManiilaq AssociationRed Dog MineNorthwest Arctic Borough School District

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Housing Assistance