Program Profiles - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of ...

Client ServicesVocational Training & Resource Center (VTRC)Program PurposeBased upon the economic development and employment needsthat exist within the region, the Vocational Training & ResourceCenter (VTRC) will provide opportunities for training and careeradvancement through high quality, postsecondary academic andvocational education.Program DescriptionThe VTRC is a State of Alaska authorized postsecondaryinstitution that provides distance education courses, vocationaltraining courses, computer classes, and rental space forworkshops, seminars and meetings. Custom classes are alsoavailable.Distance Education provides a means for tribal citizens toearn real credentials (certifi cates, high school diplomas and/ornational certifi cations) upon successful completion of distanceeducation courses.Vocational training courses offered include Commercial DriversLicense (CDL A), HAZWOPER, Flagger Certifi cation, Oil burnerMaintenance & Troubleshooting (including Silver and GoldNORA Certifi cations), and new distance delivery courses.Computer classes offered include current Microsoft Offi ce(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Publisher,Visio Pro, and VBA), Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, InDesign,and Photoshop.Communities ServedAll communities in the State of Alaska.Eligibility RequirementsAlthough the VTRC focuses on training for Alaska Native andAmerican Indian adults, it holds an OPEN ADMISSION policy forindividuals of any race, color, creed, nationality or ethnic origin,religion, political belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,age, veteran status, physical or mental disability.37 Tlingit Haida Central Council