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 Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS)
Adults
This free, interactive online career and college planning system offers detailed information, assessments, and activities to help you create your personal career plan.

Start a portfolio to:

  • build custom resumes
  • keep track of your assessment results
  • save information about programs of study and careers that interest you

You can use AKCIS at your job center, community organization, educational institution, or on your own. Visit www.akcis.org to find a list of locations in your community that offer AKCIS access and support, or learn how to get a free AKCIS account. If you need more help, call the AKCIS helpline at 1-877-269-7974 (269-6929 in Anchorage).

Offered in partnership with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. 

 Walk-In Success Center

Prospective college students of all ages, teens wondering what to do after high school, and parents confused about how to pay for college can get help here! All Success Center services are free.

You can get personal assistance:
  • completing the FAFSA
  • researching colleges and careers
  • understanding the financial aid process for higher education

The Success Center is located in the Dimond Center Mall in Anchorage, on the 2nd level near the movie theatre.

The Success Center is open M-F 9:00am-5pm No appointment necessary! 

Contact the Success Center for more information.

 Education Events and Conferences
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education aims to provide information about the AlaskAdvantage Programs - from education planning services to financial aid products - at conferences and fairs across the state. Contact us if you would like to invite a representative to host a booth at your college and/or career fair, or to participate in your education-related conference.
 Classroom Presentations

ACPE's AlaskAdvantage Outreach staff offer free presentations and workshops for middle or high school students, and adults:

  • Choosing a Career
  • Yes, College Is for You
  • Choosing a College
  • Paying for College
  • Scholarship Searches
  • Financial Aid Overview
  • Filling out the FAFSA
  • Or? Let us know what meets your needs!

All are delivered across the state. Check the event calendar for upcoming presentations and workshops near you. Interested in hosting a presentation at your school or organization? Contact ACPE's AlaskAdvantage Outreach staff.

 Training for Education Professionals

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) provides regular training on using the Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS), for education professionals at the secondary and postsecondary level, including job center staff helping adults make a career transition. More information is available at the AKCIS web site.

Education professionals can contact ACPE to request training on other topics, such as general financial aid, or on ACPE financial aid products, such as the AlaskAdvantage Loan Program®.