Workforce Support For Alaska Healthcare Employers
Build a Stronger Healthcare Workforce from Within
The Alaska Primary Care Association (APCA) has a proven track record of supporting Alaska healthcare employers in recruiting, training, and retaining skilled healthcare professionals through flexible workforce training programs that strengthen teams and support long-term workforce growth.
HOW APCA SUPPORTS EMPLOYERS
Creating Solutions for Alaska’s Healthcare Workforce
APCA offers flexible training pathways that help healthcare employers recruit, train, and retain employees while supporting career advancement and workforce growth.
Registered Apprenticeships
APCA provides distance-delivered, earn-and-learn Registered Apprenticeships to help employers develop talent from within while supporting healthcare employees through structured, hands-on experience.
Occupational Training Programs
Flexible online and contracted training opportunities that support healthcare employees in building job-specific skills and earning industry-recognized credentials. Training opportunities include Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing Professional, Certified Nursing Assistant, Advanced EMT, and more.
Supporting Career Readiness
Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Healthcare (PATH) provides flexible foundational and skills-based training opportunities that support workforce readiness and help employees build on existing workplace skills.
Supportive Services
APCA offers supportive services that help Alaskans move forward in training, employment, and career advancement. These resources are designed to strengthen workforce success and support smooth transitions into new or advancing healthcare roles.
WORKFORCE IMPACT ACROSS ALASKA
Building Alaska’s Healthcare Workforce Together
APCA’s workforce training programs support Alaska’s Community Health Centers, hospitals, private practices, and other nonprofit social services through employer-connected training and career development opportunities that strengthen healthcare teams, support career advancement, and help employers develop talent from within.
1,657 participants enrolled since 2022
78% of participants completed training
882 participants secured employment or a pay increase
71 employer partners across Alaska
Trusted by Employers Across Alaska
Discover why healthcare employers across Alaska partner with APCA to support their teams and communities.
“Our staff came away not only with new knowledge and skills, but also renewed confidence in applying them in their roles.”
–Andrea Waters
Ophthalmic Associates
“As employers, we always have to look ahead, and APCA’s workforce training programs have been invaluable in helping me invest in and grow our own team.”
–Mary Swain
Camai Community Health Center
PARTNER WITH APCA
Workforce Support for Alaska Healthcare Employers
Connect with APCA to explore workforce training and career development opportunities that support employee growth and long-term workforce success.