Cook Inlet Tribal Council Services

Workforce Programs & Career Support

Empowering Alaska Native and American Indian people in the Cook Inlet region through one-on-one career navigation, vocational stipends, trade apprenticeships, and youth pathways.

Career Placement Currently Enrolling

CITC Employment & Training Services (ETS)

Personalized career navigation, resume funding, and job placement support

CITC ETS partners with Alaska Native and American Indian job seekers living in the Cook Inlet region. Participants receive one-on-one career coaching, barrier removal funds (work clothing, tools, licensure fees), and direct introductions to verified employer partners.

Included Support & Benefits

  • 1-on-1 Career Navigation & Resume Drafting
  • Work Tool & Safety Gear Financial Assistance
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) Tuition Support
  • Priority Employer Placement Network
Eligibility: Alaska Native, American Indian, or Native Hawaiian resident within the Cook Inlet region actively seeking employment or career advancement.
Learn More → Apply for Support
Youth & Education Currently Enrolling

Youth Employment Pathways & Internships

Paid internships, Denełchin Super Fab Lab STEM academies, and leadership mentorship for ages 14-24

Empowers young leaders through real-world work experience, digital skills training, cultural connection, and leadership stipends with top Alaska employers.

Included Support & Benefits

  • Paid 10- to 12-Week Internship Placements
  • Denełchin Super Fab Lab & STEAM Training
  • Financial Literacy & Savings Guidance
  • College Application, GED & FAFSA Support
Eligibility: Alaska Native and American Indian youth aged 14 to 24 attending school or exploring post-secondary career tracks within the Cook Inlet region.
Learn More → Apply for Support
Trades & Vocational Currently Enrolling

Alaska Tribal Construction & Trades Apprenticeship

Paid hands-on apprenticeships in heavy machinery, electrical, and carpentry

Direct pipeline into high-wage construction trades in partnership with Alaska Native corporations, labor unions, and regional contractors.

Included Support & Benefits

  • NCCER Construction Core Certification
  • Paid On-the-Job Training Stipends
  • Union Apprenticeship Direct Entry
  • Safety Gear & Apprentice Tool Kit Provided
Eligibility: High school diploma/GED, valid driver license, physically capable of construction tasks.
Learn More → Apply for Support

How CITC Program Enrollment Works

1

Submit Referral Form

Fill out our online form or call Alaska's People Career Center at (907) 793-3467.

2

1-on-1 Advisor Intake

Meet with a dedicated CITC career navigator to assess your goals, resume, barrier removal funds, and grant eligibility.

3

Employer Placement

Gain priority introductions to our network of 35+ verified Alaska corporate and tribal employers.