Our Training Partners:

Training Partners & Regional Collaboration

SAVEC believes strong partnerships are the foundation of successful workforce development in Southwest Alaska. By working collaboratively with regional organizations, tribal entities, school districts, higher education institutions, government agencies, and industry partners, SAVEC helps expand access to high-quality training and career opportunities throughout the Bristol Bay region and rural Alaska.

These partnerships allow SAVEC to respond quickly to evolving workforce needs while developing training programs that align with local industries, community priorities, and employment opportunities. Together, SAVEC and its partners are helping build a stronger, healthier, and more skilled regional workforce.

SAVEC proudly collaborates with more than 40 regional and statewide partners, including:

Educational & Workforce Development Partners

·         Bristol Bay Regional Career & Technical Education Program (BBRCTE)

·         Bristol Bay Borough School District

·         Dillingham School District

·         Lake & Peninsula School District

·         Southwest Region School District

·         Bristol Bay Christian Learning Center

·         University of Alaska Fairbanks – Bristol Bay Campus

·         University of Alaska Anchorage – Mat-Su College

·         Yuut Elitnaurviat

·         Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development

·         Alaska Process Industry Career Consortium

·         Mining & Petroleum Training Services – University of Alaska Anchorage

Tribal, Regional & Community Organizations

·         Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA)

·         Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC)

·         Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC)

·         Bristol Bay Housing Authority

·         Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC)

·         Bristol Bay Borough

·         Lake & Peninsula Borough

·         Bristol Bay Tribal and Village Councils

·         Levelock Natives Limited

·         Levelock Village Council

·         Naknek Native Village Council

·         South Naknek Village Council

·         Paug-Vik, Ltd.

·         City of Dillingham

Industry & Employer Partners

·         American Seafoods

·         Leader Creek Fisheries

·         L&M Equipment, Inc.

·         Katmai National Park & Preserve

 

As regional workforce needs continue to evolve, SAVEC remains committed to building and strengthening partnerships that create long-term opportunities for residents, employers, and communities across Southwest Alaska.