The young adults may choose to enroll in a university, college, or vocational training center. Maniilaq Association provides financial assistance for eligible residents and descendents from the villages of Ambler , Deering , Kivalina , Kobuk , and Shungnak , or individuals enrolled to at large originating from the Northwest Arctic Borough . The Alaska Technical Center negotiates with the Maniilaq Association for the funding to administer and provide services to individuals in the region. Their staff provides a variety of services, such as life skills, basic education, and tutorial services to obtain a GED certificate. Adult Vocational Training - Eligible individuals receive financial assistance for training to become employable.
More young adults realize the importance of having a certificate in their chosen profession.
The financial assistance may be for transportation to relocate to another town, for tools or gear, or for one month's rent or one months food. Higher Education - This program provides financial assistance for individuals who enter an accredited college or university for the purpose of obtaining a degree. If you are interested in applying for financial assistance or to learn of educational opportunities for yourself or others, then please contact us using the information in the panel on the left of this page.