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The 2026 Alaska Construction Career Day will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Registration for the 2026 ACCD event is now open for the categories listed below. Please read all information carefully. Because the 2026 event is scheduled earlier than usual, our office requires forms to be submitted much sooner than in previous years. The deadlines provided are final, and no exceptions will be granted. As a reminder, this event is intended for high school students in ASD and Mat-Su, as well as homeschool and rural students.

Exhibitor/Vendor Registration:

Event Sponsorship:

Middle School Student Registration:

  • Middle School Student Registration Form: Registration form is due by 04/07/2026
    • Parents/Guardians: Please note that middle school students are NOT allowed to attend on their own. A parent/guardian or responsible adult must be present with the student.

High School Student Registration:

Homeschool/Rural Schools:

  • Are you a teacher/counselor at a rural school and or homeschool? Contact zhenia.peterson@alaska.gov if you wish to bring a group of students to this event.

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Alaska Construction Career Day

Alaska Construction Career Day (ACCD) is a day for high school students to explore the wide variety of construction and transportation careers. Labor unions, construction companies, University of Alaska, school districts, state agencies, trade and professional organizations collaborate to provide the students with an introduction to various aspects of construction.

 

Goals of Alaska Construction Career Day:

  • Increase career awareness in the construction and transportation industry through hands-on experience with heavy equipment, welding, small tools, plumbing, electrical wiring and other construction related jobs.
  • Provide educational resources and career training pathways for students.
  • Increase the number of job placements in vocational, trade and technical jobs.

FREE FOR STUDENTS!

Every student receives a hard hat, cinch bag, and safety supplies.

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Heavy Equipment Demonstration:
Students are able to climb onto and sit in the seat of various pieces of large heavy equipment, which adds a real-life learning experience.

  • Semi-truck with trailer
  • Sleeper berth
  • Tractor truck
  • Concrete ready-mix truck

Hands-on Equipment:
By far the most popular exhibit is where students explore construction occupations:

  • Welding
  • Surveying
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Hammering
  • Drilling
  • Dry-Walling Demonstrations
  • Sprinkler Fitting
  • Spike driving
  • and much more
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Students are connected with:

  • Career Training Pathways
  • High School Programs
  • Vocational Schools
  • Alaska Job Corps
  • Unions and Apprentice Programs
  • Training Programs
  • College Two- and Four-Year Programs
  • State & Local Government
  • Contractors

For More Information call 907-269-0844 or email Zhenia C. Peterson at zhenia.peterson@alaska.gov..

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Disclaimer: The Alaska Construction Career Day (ACCD) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered through the Alaska Department of Transportation Civil Rights Office. The funding is used to supply each student with protection equipment (PPE), hard hat, gloves, safety vest, safety glasses ear plugs, lunch and transportation to and from the event. All participants must wear close-toed shoes. No sandals or open-toe shoes will be permitted.