Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)

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Accredited

Council on Occupational Education

Open

Enrollment

$4,108

Avg. Tuition

452

Total Students

Rural

Seward, AK

Founded 1969

7 acres

About Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)

AVTEC is a public vocational training center operated by the State of Alaska, providing hands-on technical training in various trades. Most programs are designed to be completed in less than a year, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryCulinaryIt Networking

Programs Offered

Industrial Welding

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $4,929

Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technologies

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $4,929

Information Technology

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $4,929

Culinary Arts

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $3,287

Industrial Electricity

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $4,929

Construction Technology

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $3,287

Plumbing and Heating

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $3,287

Refrigeration

Certificate

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $3,287

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
15:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall/Spring
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

$50

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Entrance assessment (TABE)
  • At least 18 years old
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $4,108
Books & Supplies $1,000
Equipment Fees $300
Estimated Total $5,408

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • WIOA Youth Grant
  • Alaska Performance Scholarship
  • AVTEC Institutional Scholarships

Graduate Outcomes

86%

Graduation Rate

95%

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$60,000

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Providence Health SystemLithia MotorsNC MachineryAlaska Marine Highway System

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Housing Assistance Transportation Assistance