Alaska Close Up brings secondary students to Juneau to meet and network with other Alaska students and teachers. The program seeks to instill a sense of civic duty in Alaska’s youth, helping to inspire them to participate effectively as informed, responsible citizens of our state.

Career Connections brings secondary students to Juneau to explore education, training and career opportunities. The program gives youth the chance to plan and learn while they visit the University of Alaska Southeast campus, training programs and work sites in a variety of industries.

Health care is one of the fastest growing and most lucrative fields in Alaska, with opportunities that range in training requirements from certificate to doctorate, with a variety of specializations, including behavioral health. Health Career Connections and Behavioral Health Career Connections provide students with a deeper exploration of health care fields thanks to a partnership with the Southeast Alaska Area Health Education Center.