With the students needs in mind, we did a major renovation of the Training Center this summer.  We reconfigured the classrooms to provide the best training conditions for our students.  In doing this we were able to add an additional classroom within the existing space enabling us to conduct five classes concurrently. We have added a computer lab which will allow students to become familiar with computerized programs that are used in the job place.

October 2004 Dozer/Scraper Class	Upstairs Classroom	Newly Remodeled Break-room

Many classes are divided  between classroom time and "hands on" learning. For instance this years Crane Maintenance, Inspection and Repair class was able to conduct their classroom learning in our newly created classroom and their hands on learning in our 4,600 sq foot shop.

Classroom added in 2004

 

2004 Crane Maintenance, Inspection and Repair class ("Hands on Learning")

We utilize the land space available at the Training Site to offer the best training scenarios for our students. A prime example of this is the Crane Pad which has 8 cranes, one of which is an overhead crane. With our current configuration we are able to allow several students train simultaneously, maximizing learning potential.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The AOE/ETT works hand in hand with various community projects, strengthening community relations, while effectively providing student training opportunities. In doing this we are able to provide the community with low cost project solutions and enable the student to learn their trade in a "hands on" environment. An unseen advantage to training in this type of setting is that students learn job site skills, productivity, and worksite safety.
 

Alaska State Fair Project 2003 (Palmer)	Homeward Bound Project 2004   (Anchorage)	Idita-Park Project 2001 (Wasilla)