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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.
Why Workforce Is Economic Development in Kodiak
Workforce affects businesses, families, students, and the long-term strength of Kodiak. KEDC’s Workforce Forum helped bring people together to listen, learn, and identify practical next steps.
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.