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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.

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Kodiak’s Mariculture Industry is Growing: Here’s How KEDC is Supporting It

Kodiak’s Blue Economy thrives as KEDC drives sustainable mariculture growth. Partnering with the University of Alaska Anchorage via a USDA grant, we’re crafting a business plan to expand kelp and oyster farming in Southwest Alaska, solidifying Kodiak’s role in sustainable seafood.

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