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Paid internships at KEDC: Step behind the “STAFF ONLY” door
Ever wondered what happens behind a “STAFF ONLY” door? KEDC is offering three paid internships for current students and high-school or college graduates from 2023 onward. Gain practical experience in communications, office and meeting support, and community outreach while learning alongside fellow interns. Mentoring, career conversations and workplace visits can help you explore what comes next.
Confidence Café brings hands-on workplace practice to Kodiak
Kodiak Economic Development Corporation's first Confidence Café brought together high school and college participants beginning their careers and established professionals with more than 20 years of workplace experience on Aug 11, 2026. Participants found value in strengthening their customer-service skills, workplace communication and professional confidence through practical, hands-on training at Bean & Bloom Coffeehouse.
Private well assessments support Kodiak homes and local businesses
KEDC and RCAC provided no-cost private well assessments and water testing at 15 Kodiak Island properties. The work supported Borough households and connected residents with City-based businesses that provide well-related services and supplies.
Register for Confidence Café
KEDC is hosting Confidence Café, a no-cost, hands-on customer service and public-facing skills workshop for employees, job seekers, students, new workers, and business representatives. Registration closes August 8.
Kodiak Workforce Forum Report: What We Learned and Why It Matters
KEDC’s Kodiak Workforce Forum report shares key themes, participant feedback, and next steps from a community conversation focused on workforce challenges, career pathways, training needs, and opportunities for Kodiak’s future economy.
What We Heard: Kodiak’s Workforce Needs and Challenges
KEDC is continuing to gather feedback from the Kodiak Workforce Forum to better understand local workforce needs. Early themes include housing, cost of living, recruitment, retention, workforce readiness, training, and the need for stronger career pathways in Kodiak.
Kodiak Workforce Forum Highlights Emerging Opportunities, Local Challenges, and the Value of Partnership
KEDC’s first Kodiak Workforce Forum brought together employers, educators, workforce partners, industry leaders, and community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping Kodiak’s workforce. The event highlighted workforce needs around recruitment, retention, housing, training, and workforce readiness while also exploring opportunities in mariculture, aerospace, technology, healthcare, trades, and Career and Technical Education.
Help Shape Future Workforce Conversations in Kodiak
KEDC is collecting feedback from the Kodiak Workforce Forum to better understand local workforce needs, identify opportunities for support, and help plan future workforce conversations. Your input will help shape the next forum and strengthen workforce efforts in Kodiak.