TRIBAL YOUTH
TRAINING PROGRAM
Learn Outside. Lead Your Community. Protect the Future.
Join the Tribal
Youth Training
Program
Accepting Applications Through May 1, 2026
CRRC is launching an exciting new Tribal Youth Training Program designed to connect Tribal youth with the land, water, and wildlife that sustain our communities. This hands-on program builds skills in natural resource science while strengthening the ability of our seven communities to care for their lands and waters now and into the future.
We are seeking 15 Tribal youth ages 16 to 24 who are interested in fisheries, wildlife, and science to take part in a 10-day immersive training experience that prepares participants for work as natural resource technicians.
In this training event you will learn from
experienced mentors in three categories:
1
Essential
Outdoor Skills
Build confidence and comfort in the field while learning:
ā¢ Navigation and orienteering
ā¢Ā Animal tracking
ā¢ Plant identification
These foundational skills support safe fieldwork and future learning in natural resource careers.
2
Applied
Natural
Resource
Monitoring
Gain hands-on experience with real monitoring projects, including:
ā¢Ā Salmon monitoring
ā¢ Environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling
ā¢ Wildlife monitoring using game cameras
You will learn how data is collected, why it matters, and how it supports Tribal resource management.
3
Ocean Science with
the CROM Program
Train with CRRCās Chugach Regional Ocean Monitoring (CROM) team and participate in:
ā¢ Ocean chemistry sampling
ā¢ Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring
ā¢ Phytoplankton tows
ā¢ Mussel specimen collection
ā¢ Data analysis and community outreach
These activities represent a natural evolution of CRRCās ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship in our region.
Benefits of Joining:
Gain professional experience in fisheries, wildlife, and ocean monitoring sample collection
Spend time outdoors learning traditional ecological knowledge from Tribal Members
Learn field data collection techniques from experienced CRRC staff
Build skills that support future education and career pathways
Strengthen your connection to land, culture, and community
+ MORE!
Program
Details:
Who: Tribal youth ages 16 to 24
When: June 2026
Length: 10-day training event
Experience Required: None
Where: Specific dates and locations to be announced
Spots are limited to 15 participants.
Apply now to build real-world skills outdoors and be part of the next generation of Tribal resource leaders.