What you need to know:
- A new Wasilla High School program will provide free after-hours technical career education to Ukrainian refugees, with plans to expand training opportunities to all Mat-Su residents.
- The refugee career and English programs are funded by federal grants. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is managing the refugee career training grant as well as a pending $3.3 million Department of Labor grant for the broader program.
- Wasilla High School’s technical training program has already helped students earn more than 600 industry-recognized certifications in fields such as construction and engine repair, school officials said. Local leaders view the initiative as a way to address regional workforce shortages, boost economic development, and attract new businesses.
WASILLA – A new program starting at Wasilla High School this year will provide free after-hours technical career education to Ukrainian refugees as part of a long-term plan to expand similar training to all Mat-Su residents, school officials said.