AEC operates three educational departments: Building Hope Construction, New Frontier Vocational Technical Center, and Career Skills Institute. In addition to these three educational departments, AEC also provides comprehensive Student Services to make it possible for Native Alaskans from villages off the road system to attend and successfully complete the vocational programs.
AEC offers the following vocational educational opportunities:
Building Hope Construction - See Webpage
Construction students are involved in the Building Hope Construction program of AEC. Our fully-owned construction company (BHC LLC) engages students in the construction of homes from footings to finish carpentry that are sold upon completion. The homes provide the perfect laboratory for hands-on practical experience in the building trades. AEC provides the following construction-related diplomas:
Diploma in Residential Construction
Diploma in Advanced Residential Construction
New Frontier Vocational Technical Center - Open Website
New Frontier offers vocational tracks that focus on entry level business and medical office education. Since 1985, New Frontier has a strong record of training and employment placement. Diplomas and Certificates provided by NFVTC include:
Accounting Clerk Diploma
General Office Clerk Diploma
Computer Information Processor Diploma
Administrative Assistant Diploma
Professional Medical Coding Diploma
Certificate in Computer Literacy
Certificate in Tourism Industry Job Skills
Individual Course Offerings
Career Skills Institute - Open Website
CSI is committed to a comprehensive career guidance model utilizing recognized state and community resources which supporft workforce development for 14-21 yar olds. Resources from the Workforce Investment Act are funding CSI to address needs of young people in our community. Specific benefits to a student through Career Skills Institute include:
One-on-one career coaching
Resume development
Job interview preparation
Improve basic math and english skills
Occupational skills training
Gain actual job experience
