Let’s Build Alaska’s Future Together
Partner with Alaska Pacific University to create meaningful opportunities that connect students, employers, and communities while strengthening Alaska’s workforce and future.
Strong partnerships create stronger communities.
At Alaska Pacific University, we collaborate with Tribal organizations, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and community leaders to develop meaningful opportunities that benefit students, employers, and Alaska as a whole. Whether you’re interested in growing your workforce through employee education, supporting hands-on learning experiences, advancing community-driven research, or investing in the next generation of leaders, partnering with APU is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping build a stronger future for Alaska.
Our Partnership Solutions
Alaska Native University Membership
Join a growing network of Tribal partners and allies committed to advancing higher education in Alaska. Discover how APU’s Alaska Native University model creates lasting partnerships that honor Indigenous knowledge, strengthen communities, and expand opportunities for future generations.
Membership Scholarships
Invest in student and shareholder success through Membership Scholarships. As an Alaska Native University member, your organization can provide scholarship support that APU matches, doubling the impact of your investment and helping more students access a hands-on, purpose-driven education.
Academic Programs
From leadership development and healthcare training to teacher preparation and youth education, APU partners with organizations across Alaska to deliver innovative, community-based programs. Together, we create accessible pathways to higher education that meet local needs and prepare students to lead where they live and work.
Community Research
Advance knowledge through research partnerships that make a difference. APU collaborates with Tribal partners, communities, agencies, and universities on research that addresses Alaska’s most pressing challenges, from Arctic resilience to sustainable fisheries. Through initiatives like the Nuna Center and the FAST Lab, our partnerships combine Indigenous knowledge with scientific research to support healthy communities and informed stewardship of Alaska’s lands and waters.
Partnership Snapshots
APU Connect
Help grow the next generation of Alaska educators through APU’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program. In partnership with school districts across the state, aspiring teachers can remain in their home communities while earning a bachelor’s degree in Community and Place-Based Education and their K–8 teaching certification. This innovative, earn-while-you-learn model strengthens local schools by preparing educators who know, serve, and are invested in their communities.
Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program
Develop the next generation of Alaska Native leaders through the Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP). Created in partnership with Alaska Native corporations and organizations, this nine-month graduate certificate equips emerging executives with the leadership, business, and strategic decision-making skills needed to strengthen their organizations and communities. Through mentorship, applied learning, and collaboration, ANELP prepares leaders to drive lasting impact across Alaska.
Leadership Anchorage
Grow your leadership alongside Alaska’s changemakers through Leadership Anchorage. Offered in partnership with the Alaska Humanities Forum, this graduate-level program combines experiential learning, mentorship, and community engagement to help established and emerging leaders strengthen their impact while earning academic credit through APU.
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
Help address Alaska’s healthcare workforce needs through APU’s Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. In partnership with healthcare providers across the state, including Alaska Native Medical Center, Foundation Health Partners, and Bartlett Regional Hospital, students receive hands-on clinical training while preparing to deliver culturally safe, high-quality care in the communities that need it most.
Gui Kima
Inspire the next generation of Indigenous leaders through Project Gui Kima. In partnership with the Anchorage School District, this culturally grounded program connects Alaska Native high school students with elders, mentors, and culture bearers while exploring college, career, and leadership pathways through immersive summer experiences at APU.
