From Coast Guard to Career: Hayden’s Millwright Journey at PWSC
PWSC News
From TikTok to Alaska: Tyler’s Journey
From a chance social media discovery to a clear professional mission, Tyler Alink’s story is a powerful reminder that the right fit makes all the difference. Whether he’s on the peninsula or in the classroom, he’s moving forward with confidence and a clear vision for his future in the Great Outdoors.
Charting the Course: Outdoor Leadership Students Prepare for Their Capstone Journey
Outdoor Leadership students kicked off planning for their capstone kayaking expedition—an ambitious sea journey from Valdez to Whittier that brings together years of skill-building, leadership training, and real-world adventure.
Project Spotlight: Melissa Uselman – Developing Data Nuggets for Alaskan Mariculture
Dr. Melissa Uselman (Kjelvik) is leading an innovative EPSCoR-funded project that transforms Alaska mariculture research into interactive “Data Nuggets,” giving students hands-on opportunities to work with real scientific data and local stories.
PWSC Graduate Spotlight: Hannah Bogdan
We’re proud to celebrate PWSC graduate Hannah Bogdan, who has been accepted into the highly competitive Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) — an NSF-supported program focused on Arctic research and innovation.
From Boardrooms to Backcountry
Meet Maja Brocka, an international student from Poland who traded a traditional career path for something that felt more right—studying Outdoor Leadership at Prince William Sound College.
OSHA 10 is coming to Valdez, Alaska in April
Prince William Sound College is offering an on-site OSHA 10 General Industry course this spring in partnership with Environmental Management Inc. (Anchorage). This two-day training supports local employers and their teams with essential workplace safety knowledge.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class offered
Kickstart your healthcare career with PWSC’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class, January 12–February 26, 2026, and qualify for full tuition reimbursement if you become a PVMC employee!
Holiday Closure
Prince William Sound College is sharing its holiday closure schedule for students, faculty, and staff.
Ashley Nova: Step by Step, Building a Future in Alaska
Ashley Nova’s journey, from Puerto Rico to Alaska, began in 2018 when she came for the summer salmon season—and ended up building a life in the state. After discovering Prince William Sound College’s OEC in Millwright program, she balanced work with evening classes, gained hands-on experience at Silver Bay Seafoods, and worked for contractors at Alyeska Pipeline, and is now on track to graduate in December 2025.