Grow here. Work here. Stay here.

Build your future where your roots are.

KEDC brings Kodiak's employers, schools, community groups and local government to the same table, brings in outside funding and expertise, and stays with the work until housing, careers and local businesses see real results.

$395,000in grants and partner funding for current Kodiak projects
$357,000in community investment through RCAC: USDA-funded workshops, technical assistance and housing support
43students asked for 3 paid Work Local internships
Work Local · KEDC’s paid student internship

Kodiak’s next workforce is already here.

This school year, KEDC is paying three local students to learn real office, communications and community outreach skills, right here at home. Meet our interns in December.

Your business can be part of it. Sponsors make it possible for more Kodiak students to learn real work skills. In return, interns learn how your business runs and write a case study you can use to hire, train and market. KEDC shares your story on our social media, in our newsletters and at the annual Workforce Forum, and you are invited to the May showcase, where interns present what they learned from your business.

Founding Sponsors commit by Friday, November 20
43 students
want to Work Local. Right now we can support 3.
3 ways to help
Crew, Navigator and Homeport sponsorships. Only 2 Homeport spots left.
You can help
Sponsorships start at $400 and help a Kodiak student start a career here at home.

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No-Cost Well Assessments Support Kodiak-Area Homeowners

KEDC and RCAC completed no-cost private well assessments and water testing at 15 Kodiak Island properties.
The work gave homeowners practical information about water quality, maintenance and possible system improvements while supporting KEDC’s broader housing priority.
More than 90 residents joined the waitlist, demonstrating strong demand for future assistance.


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KEDC is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving economic opportunities for Kodiak businesses, industries, and residents. Since our founding in 2021, we have worked to:

  • Develop long-term economic strategies

  • Provide support for local businesses

  • Promote workforce training and job creation

  • Grow Kodiak's workforce for emerging industries like mariculture

KEDC is dedicated to understanding the needs of our partners, those they serve, as well as the community of Kodiak.

Reach out to us to learn how we can put our expertise to work for strengthening your organization!

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