Community and Workforce Development Meeting the training needs of employers and individuals
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Office Skills-Targeted to specific need
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Sexual Harassment Prevention
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Training to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements On-demand training for employer staff development and skills upgrade
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Heavy Equipment – Equipment Specific Training
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Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
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Business Planning for Media Professionals
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Training for career advancement
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Video Production
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Training to promote economic self-sufficiency
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Conflict Management
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Training for leadership development
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Food Worker Certification
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Supervisor Training
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Adobe Desktop Publishing Integrated software
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Marine Mammal Observer’s Stewardship Training
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E-Commerce Marketing
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CAD Training
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The mission of IỊisaġvik’s Center for Community and Workforce Development (CWFD) is inherent in the IỊisaġvik College mission to provide well-educated individuals who meet the human resource needs of North Slope employers. The goal is to empower North Slope communities and individuals by providing them with the quality training they need to realize economic self-sufficiency and employment security. CWFD works directly with employers and individuals to assist them in meeting present and future workforce needs. Trainings are delivered onsite in Barrow and in all North Slope villages and elsewhere upon request. Many CWFD courses are designed to help employers meet regulatory and industry standards. Please check the course listings for the full descriptions of these courses. Additional courses are available upon request. In addition, CWFD also develops custom trainings ondemand for North Slope employers to meet specific workforce needs. Trainers for CWFD programs come from local, state and national sources. Some of the employer-requested classes previously offered include: •
Asbestos Abatement 40-hour and 8-hour Refresher
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Trainer Development
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Incident Command System (NIMS)
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Office productivity software, QuickBooks, and other custom software classes
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Tank Farm Operations
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Team Effectiveness
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CWFD has an open-door policy for developing courses to meet the needs of local businesses and organizations. Services range from providing facilities and logistical support to planning, coordinating, crediting and delivering the instruction for entire programs. Delivery options include traditional classroom settings; workplace skills development provided on-site; online courses; assistance with mentorships and on-thejob training. Credits or CEU’s are based on industry standards and are recorded on the college transcript. For more information, please contact CWFD at 907.852.1868 or 907.852.1755; toll free at 800.478.7337, ext. 1868 or ext. 1755; or via email at workforce@ .edu
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