Alaska Technical Vocational Education Program (TVEP)
Forecasted
The Alaska Technical Vocational Education Program (TVEP) funds industry-aligned technical and vocational training to meet Alaska’s evolving workforce needs, administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Funder: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (AWIB)
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from ~$500,000 to $6.6 million per institution annually; total annual funding exceeds $13 million.
Summary: Supports technical and vocational training programs that address Alaska’s workforce needs and industry priorities through regional and statewide collaborations.
Key Information: This is a non-competitive, recurring state grant distributed to designated training providers; eligibility is institution-based.
Description
The Alaska Technical Vocational Education Program (TVEP) is a statewide initiative administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (AWIB). TVEP supports technical and vocational education providers in delivering training programs that are responsive to Alaska’s evolving workforce demands. Funding is directed to organizations that collaborate with industry and state agencies, ensuring alignment with regional workforce priorities and the AWIB’s strategic vision as outlined in "Alaska's Future Workforce Strategic Policies and Investment Blueprint." The program’s goal is to enhance Alaska’s workforce development system by providing comprehensive, industry-driven training opportunities across the state’s economic regions.
