• Brochure: OJT Apprentice Reimbursement Assistance
• Reimbursement Assistance for Apprentices Application

Visit the Alaska Workforce Investment Board to find out more information about apprentice opportunites!

The OJT Clearance functions as the Department's verification that the conditions outlined in 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A have been fulfilled for a specific project. It's imperative that all documentation is accurately filled out and sent to the Alaska DOT&PF Civil Rights Office, along with any additional paperwork requested, to ensure compliance is properly assessed.

Common Definitions:

• OJT: On-the-Job Training
• QRG: Quick Reference Guide

Resources:

• AASHTOWare Project
• State of Alaska IRIS
• OJT Website

Training Utilization:

25A-310 DOT&PF Training Program Request (non-union)

25A-311 Training Utilization Report
Non-union programs, still fill this one out.

Apprentice Employment:

25A-312 Apprentice Employment Report

  •   Union form (if applicable)

Monthly Reporting:

25A-313 Monthly Training Report

Certified Payroll
Make sure payroll has been entered for all OJT employees.

CRO Contact Information:

• Title: DBE & OJT Support Services Specialist
• Phone: 907-269-0850
• Email: DOT.CRO.ProjectsDocs@alaska.gov

According to 23 CFR 230 and 23 USC 140, the Department must assess contractors with federal-aid construction contracts to ensure adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) regulations. These regulations form part of the contractual obligations outlined in the Required Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Construction Contractors (FHWA 1273) and, and Section 645 Training Program.

A Quality Assurance Review (QAR) consists of three main components:

• An initial examination of the documentation submitted by Contractor to the CRO,
• Onsite verification and interviews with hired apprentice or trainee(s),
• Determination of compliance.

During the onsite verification and employee interviews, the Department will assess facilities and equipment, confirm the presence of all necessary postings and ensure accessibility, meet with the EEO Officer, and conduct interviews across all employee levels.

The Civil Rights Office within the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proudly supports the Women in the Trades (WIT) Program. Administered by the Alaska Works Partnership, Inc., WIT offers hands-on training tailored to assist women in transitioning into successful careers within the construction industry.

These training sessions, crafted by women with experience in the construction field, aim to provide comprehensive instruction and outreach, informing girls and women about opportunities within the trades. The program encompasses apprenticeship opportunities and the development of skills crucial for securing well-paying jobs.

Available classes include:

• Carpentry
• Electrical Wiring
• Into to Welding
• Truck Driver
• And so much more!

If you're interested in learning more about WIT, visit the Alaska Works Partnership, Inc. website.

Civil Rights Office has been a sponsor of this program for the following years:

• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2020

Alaska's transportation workforce detours: Maximizing training opportunities and outcomes in DOT&PF's key industries
We're working to increase workforce participation in Alaska's priority occupations!

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Research Division and Civil Rights Office have formed a collaborative partnership with the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Together, we are embarking on a strategic initiative aimed at gathering comprehensive statewide education and labor market data, with a specific focus on modeling Alaska's supply and demand of workers in DOT's priority occupations. This initiative also seeks to assess Alaska's current capacity and activity within existing training programs while identifying challenges and offering recommendations for improving the workforce development pipeline. Through meticulous data collection, robust analysis, and collaborative efforts, this partnership aims to equip the Alaska DOT&PF with actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making processes and enhance workforce development efforts across the state.

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) are teaming up with UAA's Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) to:

• Model Alaska's supply and demand of workers in DOT&PF's priority occupations
• Describe Alaska's current capacity and activity in existing training programs
• Identify challenges and recommendations for improving the workforce development pipeline

What we're doing

We'll be compiling data and information from state and national databases, doing web searches, reaching out to education organizations, but we really want to hear from YOU! We need input from employers, unions, and workers to give the full picture of Alaska's employment landscape.

How you can give input

Plans for data formal collection are in development, and you'll see and hear from us again in the coming months! But in the meantime, we welcome ideas and feedback:

• Contact us! Email us or give us a call!
• Sign up to get project updates!
• Tell your friends! We'd like to hear from as many stakeholders as possible!

ISER Researchers

Dayna DeFeo, CAEPR Director, 907.786.5494, djdefeo@alaska.edu
Staci Corey, Research Professional slcorey@alaska.edu

DOT&PF Project Contacts

Zhenia Peterson, Business Development/OJT Program Manager, 907.269.0844   zhenia.peterson@alaska.gov