NANA
NANA Shareholder Learning , Employment & Development
Report on Shareholder Opportunities and Success
NANA ’ s mission is to improve the quality of life of our people . As part of this mission , NANA and its family of companies provide employment and development opportunities . We do this through a strong partnership between NANA companies and the Shareholder Learning , Employment & Development department ( SLED ).
Since 2014 , NANA has provided more than 228 opportunities to shareholders through a variety of programs , including on-the-job training , internships , scholarships , and outreach efforts . In the past three years , NANA has contributed over $ 120,000 in post-secondary education assistance to NANA shareholder employees . Outreach programs include the BWISE partnership that brings science and engineering exposure to students in the NANA region . Individual development programs help shareholders get on-the-job experience , which can lead to certification and advancement .
Since 2005 , 243 internships have been provided to 178 shareholders . The interns gain valuable work experience , earn a wage while learning job skills , and build relationships with leaders and professionals in many fields .
For more information on the programs and opportunities available for NANA shareholders , please contact Shareholder Learning , Employment and Development at 907-265-4100 or 800-478-2000 or sled @ nana . com .
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Dana Sailaq Tuimalealiifano |
Stan Elgurak Ratcliff , Jr . |
Jay Qularuq Kennedy |
Lenora Nakauruq Moses |
Originally from Selawik , Dana is the director of HR operations & compliance . She attended the Applied Leadership training offered to emerging leaders . “ The week-long training was intensive ,” Dana said , “ and a real game changer for me . I learned valuable skills that I am utilizing daily — and an awareness of where I need to grow and extend myself .”
The son of Stan Ratcliff , Sr . and Elsie Curtis , Stan has advanced from a service desk technician to a systems architect and is certified in many IT technologies . “ The training , mentoring , and professional development that NANA has provided over the years have allowed me to step into many different roles ,” Stan said , “ with the necessary skills to succeed .”
Jay , a shareholder from Kotzebue , graduated from AVTEC ’ s welding program . He was hired by GIS and is now a certified welder . For nearly five years , he ’ s been working in the oilfield of south Louisiana . Along the way , Jay said , “ I ’ ve learned some other occupations too , like forklift operation and hydro technician .”
SHAREHOLDER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTIES
JOBS , CLASSES , INTERNSHIPS AND TRAINING
Lenora , originally from Kotzebue , is a daughter of Edward Ward , Sr . and Ada ( Gregg ) Ward . She started as an intern , entered into a career roadmap for two years , and is now the general manager of the Residence Inn in Anchorage . Lenora said , “ Every experience was a moment to learn . Everyone I ’ ve worked with has left an indelible mark on what I do today . I love this business and I love the people , and when I was given this opportunity I was absolutely thrilled .”
Hospitality & Tourism
10 OPPORTUNITIES
Construction & Safety
24 OPPORTUNITIES
Science , Technology , Engineering & Math
33 OPPORTUNITIES
14 %
4 %
11 %
2 %
228
UNIQUE
OPPORTUNITIES
Law & Security
5 OPPORTUNITIES
45 %
Business Management & Administration
103 OPPORTUNITIES
Natural Resources
53 OPPORTUNITIES
23 %
HUNTER � 2016 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
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