UAF Community & Technical College

Make a difference when it matters most.

CTC’s EMT 1 course begins May 18! We're training the next generation of lifesaving professionals right here in our community. If you’re ready for a career with purpose, now is the time to take the first step.

Spots are limited—learn more at ctc.uaf.edu/programs/ems-paramedicine/ or contact Kim Duffield at 907-455-2853 or [email protected].

UAF CTC Fire Science students swept the SkillsUSA Alaska Firefighting competition at The Anchorage Fire Department, earning top honors in both high school and college divisions. From knot tying to hydrant operations, students showcased the real-world skills it takes to respond when it matters most.

Congratulations to Daniel Hayes (high school gold) and Tyler Christensen (college gold), who will represent Alaska at the national competition in Atlanta this June!

No jokes here! Just hard work, skill, and a commitment to serving others.

Only one hour left! Thank you to everyone who has supported CTC over the past 48 hours. Our challenges have been met, but it's not too late to make a difference!

Give now at https://qrco.de/bgfs3x.

We are halfway through Giving Day and need your help unlocking two challenges!

▶️ Tools for Tomorrow CTC Challenge
Just THREE more donors are needed to unlock a $5,000 contribution from First National Bank Alaska to the First National Bank Alaska CTC Scholarship fund.

▶️ Matt Varga CTC Challenge
Only TWO more donors are needed to unlock a gift of $3,000 from CTC alum Matt Varga to the CTC Process Technology Program and Student Support Fund.

Your generosity can help us cross the finish line and bring more support to our students. Give now at https://qrco.de/bgfs3x.

UAF Giving Day is underway! Help us make these 49 hours count for CTC students. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a real impact.

Be part of UA Giving Day and make your gift here: https://qrco.de/bgfs3x

Congratulations to the 15 graduates of the Spring 2026 Law Enforcement Academy! These moments from the ceremony at Pioneer Park celebrate their hard work and commitment. We’re proud of each of you and excited to see the impact you’ll make in your communities.

We’re proud to be part of a powerful partnership that strengthens CTC’s Process Technology program and expands opportunities for students entering Alaska’s high-demand industrial workforce. Thank you to ConocoPhillips Alaska for investing in our students and Alaska’s future.

NEWS: ConocoPhillips and the University of Alaska announced a strategic initiative to develop and secure the future of Alaska’s industrial workforce. The $400,000 gift launches the ConocoPhillips Alaska Process Technology Support Fund and will strengthen process tech programs at UAF Community & Technical College and Kenai Peninsula College.

This donation and partnership represent a long-term commitment to sustaining these high-demand jobs that power Alaska’s energy, mining and water treatment sectors.

Thank you, ConocoPhillips Alaska, for your generosity and for supporting our efforts to empower Alaska and Alaska's workforce!

Photo: ConocoPhillips Alaska President Erec S. Isaacson presents a check for $400,000 to representatives from UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage, UAA Kenai Peninsula College, and UAF for the ConocoPhillips Alaska Process Technology Fund in UAA's ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building.

We’re excited to welcome Kevin W. Alexander as the new permanent dean of UAF Community & Technical College!

A lifelong Alaskan and longtime member of the CTC community, Kevin brings more than two decades of experience — and a deep commitment to students, workforce education and Alaska’s future.

Read the full announcement: uaf.edu/news/alexander-named-dean-of-uaf-community-and-technical-college.php

Free legal help is available Monday, Jan. 19 from 10am–4 p.m. at our Downtown Center at 604 Barnette St. CTC offices will be closed for MLK Day.

📣 FREE LEGAL HELP IS COMING TO YOUR COMMUNITY!

On MLK Day, January 19, 2026, volunteer attorneys will provide free legal advice for low-income individuals in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Bethel.

🕘 Times and locations vary by community – find your city below:

• Anchorage: Mountain View Community Center, Noon to 4 PM
• Fairbanks: UAF Community and Technical College, 10 AM to 4 PM
• Bethel: Evangelical Covenant Church, 2 PM to 5 PM
• Juneau: Kuneix Hidi Northern Light United Church, 10 AM to 1 PM, AND
St. Paul's Catholic Church, 9 AM to 2 PM

Topics include disaster assistance, family law, housing, wills, public benefits, and more!
Learn more: https://alaskabar.org/mlk

Can't make it to one of these events? 24/7 free legal help is available at https://alaska.freelgalanswers.org.