MAPTS

09/29/2026

Great Work Brennan! And many thanks to Association of Village Council Presidents for the support you provide to these individuals as they work toward achieving their career goals.

Your Support Makes a Meaningful Difference!

And Brennan, your successful completion of the training inspires the next 🙌🏽🎉

Congratulations to Brennan Lincoln of the Toksook Bay Nunakauyarmiut Tribe!👷🎉

This month, Brennan successfully completed the Mining and Petroleum Training Service (MAPTS) Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program through the University of Alaska Fairbanks and earned 1st Place in their 2026 Rural Heavy Equipment Operating Competition! 🏆

With support from the AVCP Tribal Workforce Division Scholarship, Brennan's hard work, determination, and commitment to his future paid off in a huge way. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishment and excited to see where this achievement takes him next!

👍 Like, share, and comment to join us in congratulating Brennan on this outstanding achievement! 👏
👉 Learn more about the AVCP TWD Scholarship and apply at https://www.avcp.org/scholarships/

09/21/2026

09/20/2026

🔥 MAPTS TRAINING IN ACTION! ⛏️🚜

Our September Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training Camp crew has been putting in the work—and they’ve been getting the chance to experience something a little different along the way!

This group had the opportunity to participate in hands-on training activities inspired by our MAPTS Underground Mine Training, giving them a safe and exciting way to step outside their comfort zones and experience a side of the industry they may not have encountered before.

⛏️ New skills.
🦺 Real-world experience.
🚜 Hands-on training.
💪 Confidence built one challenge at a time.

Sometimes the best way to overcome the fear of something unfamiliar is to safely experience it, learn about it, and realize: “I can do this!”

And now… it’s GRADUATION TIME! 🎓🔥

📣 JOIN US LIVE TOMORROW!
📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 9:30 AM Alaska Time

Come celebrate this incredible group and hear directly from our students about their MAPTS experience!

🎥 Tune in, cheer them on, and see where hands-on training can take you.

Your next career opportunity in Alaska’s Natural Resources Industry might start with simply saying:

“I’m ready to try.” 💪⛏️

09/04/2026

Attention Arctic Slope Regional Corporation Shareholders!

Applications for the MAPTS paid two-week training program are closing soon.

This November opportunity through ASRC Energy's Shareholder Development Program offers hands-on training, industry exposure, and career exploration in Alaska's energy industry.

Apply before September 11 - https://ow.ly/1pfs50ZxKGe

09/01/2026

📣 SHOUT OUT to MAPTS Training Program!

We recently received an incredibly meaningful message from Dan Twitchell, whose 18-year-old son, Daniel, and his son’s best friend, 19-year-old Nolan, attended our Heavy Equipment Operator Training this summer after graduating high school.

Dan shared how much he saw the experience impact both young men, not only through the hands-on heavy equipment operating and general maintenance skills they gained, but through the personal growth that happened along the way.

“In such a short period of time my son and his friend not only gained skills for heavy equipment operating and general maintenance but learned what it feels like to live in a camp setting away from home.… Getting up early each morning and being on time. Being responsible, accountable and hard working. I saw their confidence and hunger to enter the work force grow right in front of me.”

That is exactly why we do what we do. ❤️

At MAPTS, our goal is about more than teaching someone how to operate equipment. We want our students to leave with real-world skills, confidence, work ethic, accountability, and a stronger sense of what it means to be part of the workforce.

Thank you, Dan Twitchell, for taking the time to share your experience and for recognizing the impact of this program. And congratulations to Daniel and Nolan on completing their training and taking their next steps toward their futures!

These are the stories that remind us why workforce development matters. Real training. Real impact. Real futures. 💛

08/28/2026

MAPTS HAS ALREADY KICKED OFF OUR 2026 TRAINING YEAR!

Wondering when MAPTS training is happening?

We’re already underway, but there are still LIMITED SEATS available in our remaining 2026 training opportunities!

If you’ve been thinking about getting trained, building your skills, earning industry-recognized certifications, or preparing for opportunities in Alaska’s mining, construction, and natural resources industries, take the chance and come through!

RURAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING

📅 September 7–22, 2026
📅 October 5–20, 2026

UNDERGROUND ENTRY LEVEL MINE TRAINING

Training Class 1
📅 Part 1: October 5–20, 2026
📅 Part 2: November 2–17, 2026

Training Class 2
📅 Part 1: November 30–December 15, 2026
📅 Part 2: January 4–19, 2027

Each training class consists of two 2-week training sessions.

🦺 MSHA PART 48 — SURFACE

New Miner
📅 October 6–8, 2026
📅 December 8–10, 2026

Refresher
📅 October 9, 2026
📅 November 6, 2026 — AMA In Person

⛏️ MSHA PART 48 — UNDERGROUND

New Miner
📅 October 12–15, 2026
📅 December 1–4, 2026

Refresher
📅 October 16, 2026
📅 November 7, 2026 — AMA In Person

🔑 DON'T WAIT FOR THE PERFECT TIME.

Sometimes you just have to take the chance, make the call, and get started.

We know enrollment, funding, paperwork, and preparation can feel like a lot. You don't have to figure it all out alone. Our team is here to help you navigate the process and understand what you need to do to be ready for training.

Limited seats remain, reach out now while there’s still an opportunity to get into a class!

📞 907-262-0231
📧 [email protected]
🌐 MAPTS Website

📍 MAPTS Training Center — Delta Junction, Alaska

TAKE THE CHANCE. COME THROUGH. GET TRAINED. GET READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT. 💪⛏️🚜

Schedule subject to change. Contact MAPTS for the most current information.

08/17/2026

Graduation Livestream Update!

We apologize for the slight delay! Our livestream will begin at approximately 10:00 AM AKT.

We’d like to give our in-person guests a little time to be part of today’s special graduation celebration with our trainees.

Thank you for your patience and for celebrating our graduates with us from near and far! We’ll see you LIVE around 10 AM! 🎉

08/17/2026

Congratulations to our August MAPTS Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training graduates! 🎉

Today we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the skills you’ve gained to take the next step toward high-value work opportunities across Alaska! 💪

Join us LIVE around 9:30 AM AKT as we celebrate our graduates and hear their biggest takeaways from training.

✨ Want to be next? We have limited spots available for our September training session! Get equipped. Get skilled. Get ready for opportunity.

Congratulations, graduates! We’re proud of you! 🎉👏

07/07/2026

🚜⛏️ A New Training Year Begins at MAPTS! 🛢️⚒️

The start of a new program year means new opportunities, new skills, and new pathways into Alaska's workforce.

At MAPTS, we are committed to equipping Alaskans with industry-recognized training that connects individuals to high-value career opportunities, supports workforce development, and strengthens the communities we call home. Whether you're looking to start a new career, advance your current skillset, or meet industry certification requirements, we have training opportunities designed to help you succeed.

📢 Now Enrolling for FY27 Training Programs!

🔹 MAPTS Industrial Training Camps
• Underground Entry-Level Mine Training
• Rural Heavy Equipment Operator Training

🔹 IADC Well Control Programs
• WellSharp Introductory Level
• WellSharp Driller Level, Surface Stack with Workover
• WellSharp Supervisory Level, Surface Stack with Workover
• WellSharp LIVE Supervisory Level, Surface Stack with Workover

🔹 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
• Part 46 Sand & Gravel New Miner
• Part 46 Sand & Gravel Refresher
• Part 48 Surface New Miner
• Part 48 Surface Refresher
• Part 48 Underground New Miner
• Part 48 Underground Refresher
• MSHA Train the Trainer Instructor Class

⚠️ Seats fill quickly! We encourage anyone interested in attending to reach out as soon as possible. Early enrollment allows time to navigate the application process and explore funding opportunities that may help cover training costs.

📞 Contact us today to begin the enrollment process and secure your seat.

🤝 Community Partners & Workforce Development Organizations:
Are you hosting a workforce development fair, career exploration event, community gathering, or informational session? If you believe MAPTS could bring value to the workforce development goals in your region, we would love to connect and explore opportunities to participate. Helping Alaskans access meaningful career pathways is what we do best!

Together, we're building Alaska's workforce!
One student, one skill, and one opportunity at a time.