We are looking for motivated high school seniors (or juniors) who are looking toward a career in Mining. This exciting opportunity offers students a chance to learn about the mining industry and advance toward a career with financial help along the way.

The Intro to Mining Occupations & Operations is a dual-credit UAS/HS course designed to educate young Alaskans on the available careers in the mining industry. Scholarships are generously provided by Greens Creek for accepted students. Without taking up too much of your time, there's more info at http://uas.alaska.edu/cmt/

In the Spring Semester (Jan. 29 – Apr. 25) of 2018 the University of Alaska Southeast will be offering Introduction to Mining Occupations and Operations. This course will be offered in two formats:  face-to-face course and synchronous online course available statewide  Full university tuition will be paid for each accepted student and 3 college credits will be earned upon completion (High School students who take this course will also receive .5 high school credits). Course fees and UAS Tech Prep fees will be paid for each of these students. There is no cost to the student or school district.
This class is the first step along the Pathway to a mining career. From here several students will be able to attend the Hecla Greens Creek Mine Academy which will be held at the Center for Mine Training on our Juneau campus. This course also has scholarships available. Additionally, students will receive MSHA safety training, learn maneuvers and driving skills in our simulator, have an opportunity to job shadow at a mine, and meet with HR personnel. 

Please remind students of the deadline, January 22nd, 2018. All required information must be back to UAS (c/o Casey Bain) by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 22nd, 2018. ​

​Our local VFW is sponsoring this essay contest, and students will have the opportunity to win rewards at our local level.  Top essays will then go on to a state and national competition.  Application details are attached.  If you have any questions, contact me and I'll get you in touch with our local contest coordinator.  Due Nov. 1st.

This contest is for any teen in grades 9-12 in Alaska who has been touched by cancer either through a personal diagnosis or that of a family member or friend.  Submit your essay online by clicking here.  Due March 28, 2016.

Ayn Rand’s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college students.Students in 8th grade can also apply for this contest.   The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer over 600 prizes and $100,000 in prize money each year. For details, choose from the subjects shown on the left of their website.  To enter their website, click here.  Due March 20th!

Write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles of Courage and win $5,000 in cash and more.  For more information, click here.  Due January 6, 2014.

The PSAT is coming up on Wednesday, October 16th. Information about the test can be found by clicking here.  While it is important to take the test as a junior (your scores count for the National Merit Scholarship competition), you are welcome to take the test as a freshman also (if space and tests are available).

Note that you must arrive at school by 8 am as we need to start the test shortly thereafter.  Be sure to bring your calculator!  Register by paying $14 at your school office. 

Any student in grades 5-12 that has participated in community service activities may apply.  One student can be selected to represent each school at state-level competition.  For application information, click here.  Due November 5th!