Category Archives: Education

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Are you interested in working outdoors this summer? Apply to be an intern with the Chugach National Forest!

The Forest Service is hiring motivated, energetic interns to complete a variety of tasks this summer related to visitor services, minerals, wildlife, ecology, trails and much more! The placements range from accessible front country work, to remote backcountry and wilderness-related tasks.

These internships will give you valuable experiences working alongside Forest Service professionals and learning new skills – plus, you’ll get to see amazingly beautiful places across the Chugach.

Travel funds and housing are likely available for out-of-Anchorage residents. Stipends may be available. For more details and information about how to apply, visit http://www.chugachchildrensforest.org/2014-summer-internships

Apply by March 15!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Are you a creative and dedicated Alaskan age 14-18 interested in health and enthusiastic about shaping how our state responds to youth issues? Join Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska and advise the Alaska Division of Public Health on issues affecting young people such as substance abuse, violence, suicide, injury, teen pregnancy, nutrition, and fitness.

YAHA creates interventions designed to improve the lives of adolescents in Alaska.

Apply by March 14! For more information, visit http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/wcfh/Pages/adolescent/yaha.aspx

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Make the most of next week’s conference day and head to the City-Wide Career & Job fair Thursday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the UAA Student Union.

Dress to impress and get information on full-time or part-time professional employment, internship, and seasonal positions from more than 80 companies.

Don’t forget to bring copies of your resume!

For more information, visit http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/careerservices/city_wide_fair.cfm

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Extra! Extra! Calling all youth journalists, the Alaska Press Club is now accepting applications for their 2014 Journalism Fellows program. Their site offers links to past projects and the application deadline is Feb. 24, 2014 by 11:45 p.m. Work with an experienced Alaskan journalist in the area of your choice – print, online, radio, TV, etc.!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Get money! On Saturday, Jan. 25, Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education and Loussac Library will host a workshop on how to find and apply for scholarships — local, state and national. The workshops are for both teens and parents. This is at the Teen Underground at 2 p.m. and it’s $0, FREE!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Michele Norris will be giving a talk at the University tomorrow night, FREE! A group from Alaska Teen Media Institute will be heading over there to listen. Contact rosey@alaskateenmedia.org if you want to join their crew for the event.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education and Anchorage Public Library is hosting a workshop on how to find and apply for scholarships—local, state, and national, Saturday, Jan 25, from 2-4 p.m. in the Loussac Library’s Innovation Lab. Don’t miss this opportunity for FREE, useful information.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Get free legal advice all day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20. More than 100 lawyers will be on hand to answer your questions at the Mountain View Boys & Girls Club from noon to 6 p.m. Brought to you by the Alaska Court System, Anchorage Bar Association and Alaska Legal Services Corporation.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education and Anchorage Public Library present a hands-on workshop on how to sign up for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Saturday, Jan. 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Loussac Library’s Innovation Lab. This application is universally the first step for any college loan or scholarship, so this free workshop is worth checking out.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

RAHI – Rural Alaska Honors Institute is now accepting applications for the 2014 summer program.

RAHI is a six-week academic summer program for rural and Alaska Native students. The program provides high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the college experience by living in the dorms at University of Alaska Fairbanks and taking college level courses.

Students earn 8 -10 credits and learn first-hand what it takes to succeed in college. Courses include English, College Algebra, Business, Chemistry, Biology, Archaeology, Process Technology, Alaska Native Dance and Karate.

There is no cost for selected students and travel costs are included! The dates are May 27 to July 11, 2014.

To apply, visit http://www.uaf.edu/rahi/

Applications are due March 1.

For more information call 907-474-5876 or email rahi@alaska.edu