Alyeska's rising stars, Internships on TAPS

From right to left: Trevor Slade, Ida Petersen, John Barnick, Alessa Poe, Travis Sommer, and Jared Tee. Not pictured are Valdez interns Dave Cushwa and Chris Webber.
 

Interns in Valdez wrapped up their end of year presentations. “It was standing room only,” said Robin Thompson, Acting Alaska Native Program Manager. “They each gave excellent presentations, and all of the interns did outstanding work this summer. It’s very rewarding to watch these young men and women develop and grow as professionals in their fields.”

Four of the eight Valdez interns have been offered and accepted extended internships, and one candidate was hired as an operator. All of the extended internships will be funded through Alyeska’s Alaska Native Program.

Several of the interns have applied to enter Alyeska’s Building Foundation for Excellence Program (BFEP). The BFEP develops valued candidates and focuses on transferring knowledge within the workforce in anticipation of future business needs. Participants gain experience and receive training in areas such as leadership, management, technical operations, engineering, safety and regulatory compliance. The participants are matched with professionals who provide guidance and mentorship. The goal of BFEP is to position individuals for a long-term path on TAPS.

For more information about opening in the BFEP, visit Alyeska's employment page.