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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.
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.
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.