Featured Career Pathway

Healthcare

Explore careers in nursing, behavioral health, emergency care, community health, patient support, healthcare administration, and Alaska Tribal health systems.

Healthcare careers support Alaska communities through direct patient care, prevention services, emergency response, behavioral health support, and long-term wellness.

Why This Pathway Matters

Healthcare careers can begin through certificates, workforce training, behavioral health programs, nursing education, community health aide pathways, and on-the-job clinical experience.

For CIRI shareholders and descendants, this pathway connects education and training to careers supporting Alaska communities, Tribal health systems, hospitals, clinics, behavioral health programs, and long-term patient care.

Healthcare Workforce Snapshot

Healthcare careers support hospitals, clinics, behavioral health programs, Tribal health systems, elder care, and community wellness across Alaska.

๐Ÿฉบ Patient Care

Support patients through direct care, treatment, monitoring, recovery support, and long-term wellness services.

Examples: Nursing, Medical Assisting, CNA, Home Health

๐Ÿง  Behavioral Health

Support prevention, recovery, counseling, behavioral wellness, and community mental health programs.

Examples: Behavioral Health Aide, Counseling Support, Recovery Services

๐ŸŒŽ Community Health

Deliver healthcare services, prevention support, education, and wellness resources within Alaska communities.

Examples: Community Health Aide, Rural Health Support, Public Health Programs

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Career Spotlight: Emergency Nursing Leadership

Healthcare careers can begin through nursing programs, clinical experience, workforce training, and continued professional development.

Sean Fisher

Director of Emergency Nursing, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Education

Nursing education and clinical healthcare training

Entry Point

Nursing and patient care experience

Training Model

Clinical training, emergency care experience, and healthcare leadership development

Sean works in emergency nursing leadership supporting healthcare systems, emergency care operations, and patient care teams serving Alaska communities.

Career Ladder

Healthcare Training โ†’ Clinical Experience โ†’ Nursing Leadership โ†’ Emergency Care Administration

CIRI Ecosystem Connection

Southcentral Foundation

Southcentral Foundation supports healthcare services, workforce development, behavioral health programs, and patient care across Alaska Native communities.

Healthcare careers connected to SCF include nursing, behavioral health, medical assisting, community wellness, and clinical support services.

Nursing & Patient Care

Support patient care, emergency services, and clinical healthcare operations across Alaska communities.

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Explore careers supporting prevention, behavioral wellness, treatment, and recovery services.

Clinical Support Services

Support clinics, healthcare teams, and patient services through hands-on healthcare support roles.

Training and Healthcare Pathways

Healthcare careers can begin through certificates, workforce training, college programs, apprenticeships, and community health pathways.

CNA & Patient Care

Entry-level patient care training supporting hospitals, clinics, elder care, and healthcare facilities.

Nursing Programs

Associate, bachelorโ€™s, and advanced nursing pathways supporting clinical and leadership roles.

Behavioral Health Aide

Community-based behavioral health support pathways serving Alaska Native communities.

Community Health Aide

Rural healthcare pathways supporting prevention, treatment, and community wellness services.

Explore Healthcare Resources

Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association

Explore healthcare careers, workforce pathways, and job opportunities across Alaska.

Explore AHHA Careers โ†’

CHAP Alaska

Learn about Community Health Aide, Dental Health Aide, and Behavioral Health Aide pathways in Alaska.

Explore CHAP Alaska โ†’

Alaska Healthcare Jobs

Explore healthcare jobs, workforce support, and Alaska healthcare employment resources.

Explore Healthcare Jobs โ†’

Explore Funding Opportunities

TCF provides scholarships for eligible applicants pursuing healthcare education and career training.

Looking for funding support? Explore TCF scholarships and education resources to help support your next step.

Call: 907-793-3575
Email: tcf@tcfak.org

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