Overview
On-The-Job (OJT) Trainees: High School Students living in Utqiagvik, Alaska
Arctic Operations & Development (AO&D) focuses on work opportunities in the Utqiagvik area. Divisions under AO&D are UIC Municipal Services, UIC Science, UIC Lands and Real Estate, UIC Sand and Gravel, UIC Water Plant and UIC Car Rental.
Responsibilities
Training Program Objectives:

• Provide students with job skills based on work opportunities that would offer them a foothold in the employment market.
• Encourage students to adopt specific strategies and positive work attitudes to enhance their ability to sustain employment and self-employment opportunities.
• Inspire and motivate students to maximize the benefits that are derived from their participation in the program.
• Facilitate improved self-respect, self-esteem, and confidence, thereby, enhancing their ability to interact successfully in the community.
• Assist in developing the professional and interpersonal skills necessary for success in the workplace.
• Forge strategic alliances with private and public sector employers in the creation of job opportunities and the development of the corporation's human resource capacity.
• Develop shareholder/descendant interest in work opportunities specific to our businesses.

Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements for Trainees:

• Must be a junior or senior in high school in good standing.
• Must demonstrate willingness to learn and be enthusiastic throughout the selection process; and will be placed within the organization based upon their interests, business needs and available resources.
• Must be a UIC Shareholder or the Descendant of a UIC Shareholder.

Physical Demands: The office environmental conditions consist of computer stations and desks with adequate and adjustable lighting. Chairs are designed to fit the various individuals and the tasks being performed.
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