The funding will be used to engage high school students in curriculum highlighting Alaska’s natural resources and the associated career opportunities.

Anchorage – January 23, 2025 – Alaska Resource Education is excited to announce the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded ARE up to $300,000 in funding as part of its Clean Energy Careers for All program. The program supports educational nonprofits with a mission of spreading awareness about careers in the energy sector.
“This funding will benefit hundreds of students by allowing us to further our mission of spreading awareness about Alaska’s natural resources industries and the many amazing careers within those industries,” said Ella Ede, executive director for ARE.
ARE will engage high school students in a comprehensive curriculum that highlights Alaska’s natural resources and the associated diverse career opportunities, with an emphasis on Alaska’s minerals and their importance in the development of renewable energy. This will be part of ARE’s Our Alaska program within the Anchorage School District’s Career Academics and at Kusilvak Career Academy. The funds will also help educators from the Lower 48 travel to Alaska and participate in ARE’s Natural Resource Management Externship and shadow ARE's Rockstars and Amped on Energy programs.
ARE is passionate about Alaska’s future leaders. The nonprofit hopes to inspire students to explore careers within the state. ARE’s curriculum informs students about Alaska's natural resources, including the resource development industry and its role in Alaska’s economy, as well as the potential risks and cutting-edge safety measures. ARE’s curriculum is engaging, hands-on, and includes lessons for all ages.
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded seven nonprofits this funding as part of CEC4A which supports workforce development programs that promote STEM education and exposure to renewable energy career options. ARE and the other nonprofits are eligible to receive additional funding based on their performance during the initial phase.
Read the DOE press release here.
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