For Alaskan students who want to be a...

Graduate Student (master’s, graduate certificate, and doctoral options)

• WRGP (Western Regional Graduate Program)

Veterinarian

• University of Alaska in Fairbanks / Colorado State University 2+2 Program

• American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges

Pharmacist

• UAA/Idaho State University Pharmacy Program - all coursework done at UAA

Medical Doctor

• University of Alaska Anchorage / University of Washington WWAMI Program

Dentist, Occupational Therapist, Optometry, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Podiatrist

• PSEP (Professional Student Exchange Program)

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Other Tools

Alaska Career Information System – Research Careers and related skills. Students can log on with their credentials using Clever.

Living Wage – MIT put together this database – what are the living wages for where you want to live?

ASVAB – Test designed by the military – measures both skills and interests. Given at JDHS twice per year. You do not have to join the military to take this free test.

O*net Online - HUGE search engine - browse occupations using advanced search options. How much does a job pay in Alaska? What training is needed?

Occupational Outlook – What is the outlook for your chosen field? This US government website showing which careers are predicted to grow.

Careers in the Military - SO many jobs!

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