Adult Program
Working on the Head Start Project
Training consists of the Core Curriculum developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The curriculum is taught by certified instructors. Additional certifications include OSHA 10 Safety Training, First Aid/CPR training, MSHA and Forklift Safety Training.
Look at Core Curriculum outline:
Application Packet - Click Here
Additional Resources:
Ketchikan Construction Academy provides an introduction to construction trades at no cost for adults, 18 years or older, who are seeking skills that may lead to a good-paying job in the construction industry or related industries. For more information, contact the Ketchikan Job Center or KIC's Southern Southeast Alaska Technical Education Center (SSEATEC).

Applications for the 2012-2013 year will be available at orientation.

To apply:

1. You must attend one orientation session:
  • Wednesdays at 5:30 pm (October 17th - November 14th)
  • Thursdays at 12:00 pm (October 25th - November 15th)
  • Monday, November 19th at 5:30pm
  • Tuesday, November 20th at 12:00pm
Orientations are held at:
Ketchikan Job Center
(2030 Sea Level Dr. Suite 220)
Questions: Call 228-3237

2. You must reach level 5 in Math and English on the KeyTrain program offered at the Ketchikan Job Center (contact Melissa Cruise).

3. You must have your High School diploma or GED, for GED information contact Christie Willett at UAS Ketchikan 228-4516 or visit www.ketch.alaska.edu/programs/ged.html

4. If offered admission, you must pass a drug test at Tongass Substance Screening (TSS) to be considered accepted into the academy.

To view the Alaska Construction Academy drug screening policy, please click the following link:

Deadline to apply: November 27, 2012

For more information please contact Danielle Ludwigsen, Ketchikan Indian Community 907-228-9268 or dludwigsen This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it