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🚜⛏️ A New Training Year Begins at MAPTS! 🛢️⚒️

The start of a new program year means new opportunities, new skills, and new pathways into Alaska's workforce.

At MAPTS, we are committed to equipping Alaskans with industry-recognized training that connects individuals to high-value career opportunities, supports workforce development, and strengthens the communities we call home. Whether you're looking to start a new career, advance your current skillset, or meet industry certification requirements, we have training opportunities designed to help you succeed.

📢 Now Enrolling for FY27 Training Programs!

🔹 MAPTS Industrial Training Camps
• Underground Entry-Level Mine Training
• Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training

🔹 IADC Well Control Programs
• WellSharp Introductory Level
• WellSharp Driller Level, Surface Stack with Workover
• WellSharp Supervisory Level, Surface Stack with Workover
• WellSharp LIVE Supervisory Level, Surface Stack with Workover

🔹 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
• Part 46 Sand & Gravel New Miner
• Part 46 Sand & Gravel Refresher
• Part 48 Surface New Miner
• Part 48 Surface Refresher
• Part 48 Underground New Miner
• Part 48 Underground Refresher
• MSHA Train the Trainer Instructor Class

⚠️ Seats fill quickly! We encourage anyone interested in attending to reach out as soon as possible. Early enrollment allows time to navigate the application process and explore funding opportunities that may help cover training costs.

📞 Contact us today to begin the enrollment process and secure your seat.

🤝 Community Partners & Workforce Development Organizations:
Are you hosting a workforce development fair, career exploration event, community gathering, or informational session? If you believe MAPTS could bring value to the workforce development goals in your region, we would love to connect and explore opportunities to participate. Helping Alaskans access meaningful career pathways is what we do best!

Together, we're building Alaska's workforce!
One student, one skill, and one opportunity at a time.

🎓🚜 Congratulations MAPTS Graduates! 🚜🎓

Today we proudly celebrate the successful completion of the MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training Camp!

Over the past two weeks, these dedicated students have demonstrated commitment, perseverance, and a strong work ethic while developing the skills needed to pursue careers in Alaska's heavy equipment, construction, mining, and resource development industries.

Through hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications, our graduates have taken an important step toward building sustainable careers and strengthening the workforce across Alaska.

We are incredibly proud of each graduate and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in their communities and throughout the industry.

A special thank you to our instructors, staff, funding partners, and supporters who help make these opportunities possible.

Please join us in congratulating the newest MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator graduates! 🎉

🌟 Spotlight on an extraordinary MAPTS team member! 🌟

We are so proud to recognize Natasha Sison, our Student Outreach & Coordinator, for an incredible year of service to MAPTS and the students we serve.

This fiscal year, Natasha has been an unstoppable force — securing new funding, building scholarship partnerships, and going to bat for every student who needs an advocate in their corner. Her outreach work drove such incredible enrollment growth that we had to expand our camp schedule to keep up!

But what truly sets Natasha apart isn't just what she accomplishes — it's HOW she does it. She brings patience, expertise, and genuine personal care to everything she touches. She doesn't just support our mission. She lives it.

Natasha, from every single person on the MAPTS team — THANK YOU for an extraordinary year. We are so lucky to have you! 💙

🏆 MAPTS Haul Truck Champion 2026 🏆

Congratulations to Josiah Rioux, our 2026 MAPTS Haul Truck Champion!

This competition challenges students to put both their safety knowledge and equipment operating skills to the test. Competitors navigate a demanding course where success is determined by the fastest time combined with the fewest cones hit, rewarding both precision and safe operation.

Josiah demonstrated exceptional focus, skill, and professionalism throughout the event, earning the top spot and taking home this training session’s championship award.

Please join us in congratulating Josiah on this outstanding achievement! 👏🚛🏅

🎓✨ TODAY WE CELEBRATE SUCCESS! ✨🎓

Today, we proudly recognize the graduates of the MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program! 🚜💪

Over the course of this training, these dedicated individuals have developed valuable skills, strengthened their confidence, and prepared themselves for rewarding careers that help build and sustain Alaska's workforce. Their determination, hard work, and commitment to growth have made this achievement possible, and today we honor each and every one of them. 🌟

🎥 Join us LIVE as we celebrate our graduates, hear from participants and instructors, and recognize the accomplishments of this outstanding class.

🗓 Today's Celebration Includes:
🔹 Student-Led Safety Briefing
🔹 Equipment & Training Demonstrations
🔹 Student Presentations
🔹 Graduation Ceremony 🎓
🔹 Recognition of Graduate Achievements

⏸ Please Note: There may be brief pauses and transitions throughout the livestream as we move between presentations, demonstrations, and graduation activities. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to stay connected to experience the full celebration alongside our students, instructors, partners, and communities.

A heartfelt thank you to our instructors, partners, employers, families, and supporters who help make these opportunities possible. Together, we are building pathways to meaningful careers and strengthening Alaska's workforce one graduate at a time.

Please join us in congratulating the newest MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator graduates! 👏🎉

MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training Graduation – Monday, June 8th!

After 140 hours of intensive training, hands-on equipment operation, classroom instruction, and personal growth, our MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator trainees are preparing to graduate!

We invite you to join us Monday, June 8th, as we celebrate not only the achievements of our graduates, but also the families, communities, employers, partners, and supporters who have played an important role in helping them pursue their workforce development goals.

👏 Join us in recognizing their success and the bright future ahead!

At MAPTS, we believe safety training has to go beyond the classroom. These photos highlight our instructors working with trainees through realistic first aid, CPR, and trauma-response scenarios designed around the real conditions heavy equipment operators may face in the field.

The goal is simple: prepare our crews to respond with confidence when every second matters.

In this industry, hazards can appear without warning. Proper training, quick thinking, and teamwork can make all the difference. We train to prepare for the worst while always hoping for the best.

Proud of our instructors and trainees for the professionalism, focus, and commitment they bring to every session.

✨ IT’S GRADUATION DAY! ✨

Today, Monday, May 11th, we are proud to celebrate the graduating class of our MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator & Underground Entry Level Mine Training Camp 🎓💪

These hardworking individuals have dedicated themselves to gaining new skills, building confidence, and preparing for opportunities within Alaska’s workforce.

Their commitment, resilience, and growth throughout this training has been inspiring to witness and today we celebrate their accomplishments together 🙌

🎥 Join us LIVE starting around 10:30 AM AKT to celebrate and experience the journey alongside our students, instructors, partners, and communities!

🗓 Tentative Schedule of Events:
🔹 Student-Led Safety Briefing
🔹 Training & Camp Tour
🔹 Student Demonstration Presentations
🔹 Graduation Ceremony 🎓

⏸ Please note: There may be brief pauses and transitions between segments throughout the event as we move between activities. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to stay connected throughout the livestream experience.

This is more than training, this is workforce development, opportunity, confidence-building, and community impact in action 🌟

Come celebrate the next generation of skilled Alaska workers with us today!

⛏️Congratulations to Our Newest MSHA “Blue Card” Certified Instructors!


MAPTS recently hosted another successful MSHA Train the Trainer Course, and we are proud to celebrate the individuals who completed this important certification training! ⛏️

As the designated State Grant provider through MSHA, MAPTS is committed to helping strengthen safe mining and industrial work practices throughout Alaska and beyond. Our instructors are officially “Blue Card” certified and now equipped to help educate, mentor, and promote safety within their workplaces and communities.

To our newly certified instructors:
This is more than a certification — it is an opportunity to lead, teach, protect, and make a lasting impact in the industry. Your voice, knowledge, and commitment to safety matter. We are excited to see where this next step takes you and the many people you will help along the way! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️


Interested in becoming MSHA Blue Card Certified?
Please let us know! We offer this training based on enrollment demand, so if you would like to participate in a future course, reach out and get your name added to our interest list.