| Location: | Alaska & Hawaii |
| Setting: | Rural Setting |
| Type: | Public |
The Alaska Vocational Technical Center, also known as AVTEC, is a technical school in Seward, Alaska.
AVTEC is subsidized by the Alaska Department of Labor. It's mission is to train Alaskans and prepare them for Alaskan industries that would otherwise require out of state contracts. AVTEC enrollment is open to out of state residents, although at a higher tuition rate.
Industry training includes but not limited to:
Automotive Technology Industrial Electricity Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology Welding Technology USCG Maritime Information Technology Web Application Development Business and Office Technology Culinary Arts HVAC Construction Trades
AVTEC is home to one of the best I.T. programs in the state of Alaska. The program consists of an intense 38 week long program. From the very start of the program students are taking apart computers and putting them back together. Over 20 percent of the program is hands on. Later on in the course students learn to create and wire networks, manage windows servers, learn customer support skills, the students even run their own pc repair shop. At the end of the year students intern at the I.T. organization of their choice.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Most Popular Programs | Program Cost | Est. Books and Supplies Cost | Program Length |
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant: |
$ 1,200 | $ 389 | 230 hours |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science: |
$ 2,660 | $ 840 | 1225 hours |
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician: |
$ 2,660 | $ 3,209 | 1281 hours |
Welding Technology/Welder: |
$ 2,160 | $ 1,623 | 637 hours |
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer: |
$ 1,660 | $ 624 | 315 hours |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 688 | 28% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 205 | 32% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 751 | 10% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 679 | 31% | |
Any Aid: |
83% |
