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• 2017 Graduated from Delta High School
• 2018 Completed CTC welding occupational endorsement
• 2018 Certified to weld in the state of Alaska
• 2018 US Army Basic Training as a combat engineer
• 2018 Graduated BCT & AIT, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
• 2019 Border Support Mission, aided in the construction of the border wall
• 2019 Advancement towards an associate in Business Administration

I’ve never been one to settle with ‘average.’ Delta CAC helped me go above and beyond, finding out my ambitions and passions in life, and what to do with them. The programs that they offered through UAF CTC are outstanding. I recommend them to anyone who has ever thought twice about what to do with their future. I blame the drive I have as a person to get things done, even if it’s ‘impossible.’ entirely on the Delta CAC community, who encouraged me every step of the way. Even the most unrealistic goals are achievable, it just takes time and effort.

• 2017 Delta High School Graduate
• 2017 Acceptance into IBEW 1547 Electrical Apprenticeship Program
• 2018 Advancement towards a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, UAF

The opportunity and experience I have received from the Delta CAC is just incredible! I have acquired skills and a work ethic that I will utilize the rest of my life. I will continue to exploit what they offer in the foreseeable future!

• 2011 Welding I at Delta Career Advancement Center
• 2012 Welding II at Delta Career Advancement Center
• 2013 North Pole High School Graduate
• December 2013 Accepted to Hobart Welding School
• September 2014 Graduated Hobart Welding School
• October 2014 Colonnas Shipyard for 3 Years

“The programs in Delta Junction really opened my eyes to the welding profession.  After learning how to weld, I knew I didn’t want to do anything else.”

• 1998 Delta High School Graduate
• 2014 UAF CTC Certified Nurse Aid Degree
• Works at the Interior Alaska Medical Clinic

“What an opportunity to work on this degree in Delta! This wasn’t possible in 1998. I was a stay-at-home mom until returning to the workforce. A job at Quality Care Center of Delta got me interested in working with and caring for people. I jumped at the chance to increase my skills and earn my CNA – never missed a class thanks to the full support of my husband who had to care for the children.  I love what I do at the clinic.”

• 2014 Delta High School Graduate
• 2014 Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic Academy
• 2015 UAF CTC Diesel/Heavy Equipment Certificate Program
• 2016 Accepted as an Apprentice, Alaska Operating Engineers, Local 302

“I’m part of a military family out of a farm town in Illinois, so growing up I thought my job opportunities would be joining the military, being a farmer, or going to college. The Delta Career Advancement Center showed me those weren’t my only options and helped me, a high school student at the time, not only experiment with other career fields, but they were there every step of the way to help. I learned about good work ethic and personal responsibility.”

• 2015 Delta High School Graduate
• 2015 BP Process Technology Scholarship Recipient
• June 2015 Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic Academy
• May 2017 UAF CTC Process Technology Degree

“Next up? Getting a job and using my skills and degree!”

Mariah says the opportunity to learn so much in Delta helped get her focused on a career path.