Prince William Sound College (PWSC) is a small and affordable two-year college located in beautiful Valdez, Alaska, with extension sites in Glennallen and Cordova. PWSC is accredited through the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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It's never too late to go to college. If you're thinking of starting or continuing your college education, now is a great time to earn a degree or certificate. PWSC offers convenient online and evening classes so that you can work it into your schedule. Part-time student scholarships are also available for students who are enrolled in at least six credits.
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PWSC recently had 22 teachers from across the state attend the E-Commerce for Teachers program. Teachers who attended the program learned basic web page programming. We interview one of the program's participants Noel Bowe.
Rex currently teaches welding, small engine repair, and agricultural subjects at a school in Tok, Alaska. Now that he has gone through the NCCER for Teachers program, he is certified to teach NCCER curriculum at his school.
Learn More Interview with NCCER for Teachers student Rex Hamner
Beginning this fall, the University of Alaska will offer a 25 percent tuition discount on selected career and technical education (CTE) courses. For the upcoming fall semester at PWSC, this discount will apply to Millwright I, II, and III, as well as Medical Terminology.
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Kristy Crump is a nursing student at PWSC. She grew up in Valdez, Alaska, and has been commercial fishing for the past 12 years. During a recent interview, Kristy said that fishing has given her “tough skin” which will help her as a nurse.
Congratulations to Danny Tapp who recently won a year's worth of tuition to attend PWSC!
