Kodiak Workforce Forum Agenda
AGENDA
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for networking and seating.
The program begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.
FORUM OPENING
Overview of the forum, purpose, and goals for the day
10:00 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Melissa Schoenwether, Kodiak Economic Development Corporation
Overview of the forum, purpose, and goals for the day
--MARICULTURE: OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH IN KODIAK--
A statewide look at mariculture development and emerging opportunities
10:10 AM | Mariculture in Alaska
Dan Lesh, Southeast Conference
A statewide look at mariculture development and emerging opportunities
KEDC and CED partnership efforts, business planning, and industry support
10:20 AM | Building the Foundation in Kodiak
Jared Reynolds, UAA Center for Economic Development
KEDC and CED partnership efforts, business planning, and industry support
Insights from processing and industry development
10:30 AM | Industry Perspective
Wildsource / Sun’aq Tribe (Invited)
Insights from processing and industry development
On-the-ground experience and opportunities in Kodiak
10:35 AM | Local Farmer Perspective
Nick Mangini, Kodiak Ocean Growers
On-the-ground experience and opportunities in Kodiak
10:45 AM | Panel Discussion
Audience questions and discussion with presenters
--WORKFORCE AND CAREER PATHWAYS--
Overview of technical roles and workforce needs
11:00 AM | Industry Roles and Opportunities
Gabe Low, Remote Hands Alaska
Overview of technical roles and workforce needs
Operations and career opportunities in Kodiak
11:15 AM | Industry Overview
Aurora Launch Services
Operations and career opportunities in Kodiak
Training, education, and pathways into the workforce
11:25 AM | Career and Workforce Pathways
Adam Low, T3 Alaska (UAF), Jocelyn Swindell, Alaska DOT Workforce Development
Training, education, and pathways into the workforce
11:45 AM | Discussion
Audience questions and conversation with presenters
-- CONNECTING SYSTEMS & NEXT STEPS--
12:00 PM | Lunch and Transition
Lunch is available. Attendees are invited to connect and prepare for the next session.
-- CONNECTING SYSTEMS & NEXT STEPS--
-- CONNECTING SYSTEMS & NEXT STEPS--
Overview of local workforce services and support
12:10 PM | Workforce Resources
Annika Woods, Alaska Job Center
Overview of local workforce services and support
Setting the stage for community input and next steps
12:15 PM | Framing the Conversation
Anthony White, Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Setting the stage for community input and next steps
Group discussion focused on workforce needs, opportunities, and alignment
12:25 PM | Facilitated Discussion
All participants
Group discussion focused on workforce needs, opportunities, and alignment
Summary of key themes and next steps
12:50 PM | Recap and Closing
Melissa Schoenwether, Kodiak Economic Development Corporation
Summary of key themes and next steps
Follow-up conversation with presenters and invited partners
*INVITATION ONLY*
1:30 PM | Invited Event Sponsors & Partner Discussion
Follow-up conversation with presenters and invited partners
Featured Speakers
SPEAKERS
Dan Lesh, Southeast Conference
Jared Reynolds, UAA Center for Economic Development
Nick Mangini, Kodiak Ocean Growers
Gabe Low, Remote Hands Alaska
Aurora Launch Services
Adam Low, T3 Alaska (UAF)
Jocelyn Swindell, Alaska DOT Workforce Development
Annika Woods, Alaska Job Center
Anthony White, Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Additional speakers and panelists will be announced as confirmations are finalized.