ABOUT ALASKA TECHNICAL CENTER

On the north shore of Kotzebue sits the 23,000 square foot modern main facility, which houses the administrative offices, classrooms and learning resource center. In 1981 the Alaska Technical Center was constructed as an adult vocational/technical training school designed specifically to meet the demands of rural Alaskans. Although ATC is a small school, it is a highly effective training center. ATC continues to provide four nine-month courses, employer-designed short courses and adult basic education/GED.

Programs available at the Alaska Technical Center include, Building Industrial Technology, Health Occupations, Industrial Mine Maintenance, and Office Occupations. Short courses are offered based on customer or employer demand. These include first aid/CPR, computer applications and programs, driver’s education, coast guard license preparation, Hazwoper, and many others as requested.

ATC Dormitory
The Alaska Technical Center’s 10,000 square foot, 40-bed dormitory is located only 75 yards from the main facility. The rate for a double occupancy room is $300 per month per student and students are admitted on a first-come, first serve basis. Within the dormitory is a recreation room with pool tables, cable TV, VCR and DVD player, ping-pong, and foosball table. This dormitory is completely furnished with comfortable double occupancy rooms and laundry facilities. Dorm attendants, who are trained in first aid and CPR, supervise the dormitory twenty-four (24) hours a day. The dorm attendants are there to ensure that residents are comfortable and safe.

ATC Cafeteria
Nutritious snacks and meals are served daily at the Alaska Technical Center Cafeteria. During the weekdays, three meals are served, during weekends, a late brunch and early dinner is served. The meal plan cost per student is $500 per month for dorm residents. It is optional for students who are not living in the dormitory to purchase full meal plans or to purchase individual meals daily.