Students from rural communities throughout Alaska have traveled to Valdez to attend PWSC’s Construction Academy. The academy consists of a series of non-credit courses that will train students in the skills needed to earn a State of Alaska Handyman certification. Vicki Heisser interviewed the instructors to learn more.
Marine Technology at PWSC is a new program in development with a wide range of opportunities. We took some time to talk to instructors and program developers, Jason Smilie and Anthony Gerasch Jr., about the program and upcoming courses that will be offered beginning this month.
Recent high school graduate Amber Major has set her sights on an Associate of Arts degree at PWSC.
Upcoming shows in February!
POD clinics have run smoothly because of foresight, planning, and the hard work of many organizers, health professionals, and volunteers. Among these volunteers have been several PWSC employees.
The NSF ATE Conference is typically held in Washington D.C., with over 1,000 people in attendance. But this year, participants attended virtual sessions and presentations. Dr. Johnson was one of the presenters this year.
Sarah King is excited to start her studies at Prince William Sound College. She has been admitted into the outdoor leadership program. For Sarah, it was a desire to be “working for the park service” and a yearning “for a more rugged experience in the backcountry” that brought the New Jersey native to Valdez, Alaska.
For PWSC instructor Jim Pomplun, the main focus in his Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) class this semester has been on teaching students about geographically mapping the local environment.
PWSC is closed for winter break! Normal business hours will resume on January 4, 2021. See you next year!
Congratulations to Yuliana on her success in completing the Certified Nurse Aide course and passing the state testing exams!
