Deadline to Apply: March 27th, 2026
Crew Class & Setnet Safety Class
Location: Naknek
Course Description: To Be Announced
High School Credit: .5
College Credit: To Be Announced
Certification: To Be Announced
Emergency Trauma Technician
Location: Naknek
Course Description: You arrive first at the scene of a hunting accident. Your neighbor has been shot and is bleeding heavily. Help is hours away—what do you do?Whether you want to become a doctor or nurse, practice lifesaving skills, or prepare for a zombie apocalypse, start with ETT training. You’ll gain hands-on experience in trauma management, bleeding and shock control, airway and breathing management, patient stabilization, and medical transport. The course also covers medical emergencies, environmental and cold-weather injuries, emergency childbirth, pediatrics, geriatrics, and psychological emergencies. Although zombies aren’t real, emergencies are. Be the one who knows what to do.
High School Credit: .5
College Credit: 3
Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT)
Introduction to Aluminum Welding
Location: Naknek
Course Description: The Introduction to Aluminum Welding class is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of welding aluminum. This hands-on program covers essential topics such as aluminum welding techniques, safety practices, equipment operation, and material selection. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical welding exercises, students will learn how to effectively join aluminum components using various welding processes. By the end of the course, students will have acquired the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to perform high-quality aluminum welds and pursue further training or certification in the field of welding.
Pre-Req: Previous Welding Experience
High School Credit: 0.5
College Credit: None
Ironworkers
Location: Anchorage
Course Description: Building on the foundational knowledge acquired in the Intensive week three Iron Workers course. This program is designed for students who have completed the initial training and are ready to further enhance their skills in the field of ironworking. This course looks deeper into specialized topics such as advanced welding techniques, complex structural steel fabrication, precision layout and assembly, and project management in ironworking projects. Through hands-on training and real-world simulations, students will refine their ironworking abilities and gain expertise in executing intricate ironworking tasks with precision and efficiency. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be equipped with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel in challenging ironworking projects and advance their careers in the industry.
Pre-Req: BBRCTE’s Intensive Week 3 Ironworkers Course; Previous Welding Experience
High School Credit: 0.5
College Credit: None
Certification: Students in the spring courses will have the opportunity to obtain the following American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Code D1.1 certificates: 1F-4F & 1G-4G. If you are wanting more details on these certifications, please ask!
Aviation Ground School Course
Location: Anchorage
Course Description: This course provides comprehensive preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test and introduces students to foundational skills and knowledge in aviation. The curriculum covers essential topics, including flight planning, navigation, weather analysis, aerodynamics, and federal aviation regulations.
Students will engage in practical learning activities, including time in an FAA-approved flight simulator to develop essential piloting skills in a controlled environment. The program incorporates hands-on experiences such as a discovery flight with a certified instructor, allowing students to gain firsthand experience in operating an aircraft.
Career exploration is integrated through guided tours of local air taxi services, airport operations, and control tower facilities, offering insights into various professional roles in aviation. This course combines theoretical knowledge, practical application, and industry exposure to provide students with a comprehensive foundation for pursuing a private pilot certificate and exploring careers in aviation.
Pre-Req: PPL Ground School Distance Enrollment
High School Credit: .5
College Credit: None
Certification: Chance to take FAA knowledge exam toward Private Pilot Certification & flight hours towards Private Pilot Certification.
Education Immersion / Paraprofessional Certification
Location: Anchorage
Course Description: This course provides an immersive introduction to the field of education and prepares students to earn the certification required to work as a paraeducator. Students will explore essential topics such as confidentiality and ethics, positive communication, child development, behavior support, and professional conduct while learning what it means to serve effectively in a school setting. Throughout the course, they will visit a variety of Anchorage schools to observe different educational environments and gain firsthand insight into the many roles and responsibilities that support student learning. This is a professional preparation course—students are expected to arrive ready to act, communicate, and present themselves as young professionals. By the end of the course, students will leave with both practical experience and the certification needed to begin working as paraeducators in Alaska’s schools.
Pre-Requisites: Preference for Sophomore & Juniors. 16+ by October 2026.
High School Credit: .5
College Credit: To Be Announced
Certification: Paraprofessional Certification
Progression: ParaPro Certification → Professional Development Courses → Pre-Apprentice
Electrical 40 Hour Wireman Training
Location: Anchorage
Course Description: The Electrical 40 Hour Wireman Training course delivered by IBEW is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required for a career as a wireman in the electrical industry. This course covers a wide range of topics, including electrical theory, wiring techniques, safety protocols, and code compliance. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practical exercises, students will develop the necessary competencies to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems effectively. Upon completion of the course, students will be well prepared to pursue entry level positions as wiremen and embark on a rewarding career in the electrical field.
Pre-Req: Students must complete the required Interim Credentials modules and have attended Intensive week three.
High School Credit: .5
College Credit: None
Certification: Direct Entry into IBEW
Residential Wood Framing
Location: Anchorage
Course Description: Training covers basics of carpentry and trades math including accurate use of a tape measure with hands on exercise cutting varies shapes out of drywall to fit around wood shape on a board. Proper use of hand and power tools. Training covers layout for wood framing using 16-24 in O.C. Constructing a floor, walls with window and door openings. Convention gable roof framing techniques are also covered for ridge, commons rafters, soffit, ceiling joists and fascia rafters. Project includes a small building that can be taken home.
Pre-Req: To Be Announced
High School Credit: .5
College Credit: None
Certification: To Be Announced