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Alaska Process Industry Career GuideWhat is a "process industry" anyway? Process industries convert one materials in to a new material or product that may be finished or used by another process industry. Examples include:
In Alaska process industries include oil and gas production and refining, mining, power generation and utilities, water and wastewater treatment, manufactured forest products and large scale food processing. In other parts of the country there are also other process facilities such as complex food processing, chemical plants, and pharmaceutical plants. Career paths in to these industries start with completion of high school or a GED, frequently jobs require some training or education after high school. Options include:
Alaska Job/Internship Opportunities "BP Alaska Hire" - Seventh Alaska hire and purchasing report detailing progress on commitments BP Exploration Alaska made in 1996 when the Alaska State Legislature approved modifications to BP’s Northstar leases on the North Slope. The report includes information about programs and careers at BPXA. Presentations
Development WorkshopsThe Center for the Advancement of Process Technology will be sponsoring Career Awareness Workshop, STeP Science and Technology Preview, and Faculty Summer Institute - Coming in April, 2008 STeP. STeP Science and Technology Preview Flyer 2008 STeP Science and Technology Preview Application - All Applications
need to be sent to the APICC office. Fax: 907-770-5251 Email: assistant@apicc.org Career Awareness Workshop When: April 23 - 24 RSVP by email: assistant@apicc.org or phone: 770-5250 by April 4 Career Awareness Workshop Flyer 2008 Career Awareness.mov (90.5MB) Teacher Industry Externships Industry and the Alaska Department of Labor are sponsoring Teacher Industry Externships. Training will be June 9 & 10th in Anchorage. Application and information are available on the home page. Career Exploration ToolsThe Center for the Advancement of Process Technology hosts resources for prospective students. Click on the "student" link.The PathwaystoTechnology web site provides process technology career information including videos and common job descriptions. Here are direct links to the videos:
Process Industry Career Preparation ProgramsThe process industry employs people from all disciplines including scientists, engineers, artists, technicians, operators and medical specialists. Some of the programs that are specifically focused on the process industries are listed below. There are many more options that someone from the process industry or a career councilor can help you find. Apprenticeship Opportunities in AlaskaApprenticeship is a structured system of training designed to prepare individuals for skilled occupations. It combines on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced journey workers with related classroom instruction. Apprentices who successfully complete the prescribed number of hours of training in an apprenticeship program become certified skilled workers. For more information visit http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/apprentice/ or a Job Center in your community. There are many apprenticeship opportunities, a few include:
Certificates - 1-2 years
Associate Degrees 2-3 years
Bachelor Degrees
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