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Alaska at Work

AVTEC Prepares Alaskans for Work without a College Degree

Season 1 Episode 11 | 1m 59s

Obtaining a four-year degree isn't the only #pathway​ to a rewarding career. In #Alaska​, some of the highest-demand career fields often require a more hands-on education. At the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (#AVTEC​), staff prepares students for a variety of different #careers​, building the skills that they will use in their future jobs daily.

Aired: 01/28/21
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