Welcome to the Trust Training Cooperative

Full Lives Training: Panel discussion

"It has been my experience with the TTC that they are willing to sit down, roll up their
sleeves and figure out a way to meet the workforce needs.” - A.Lofgren
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Current Highlights

Learning Management System (LMS)

The Trust Training Cooperative (TTC) Learning Management System (LMS) is a collaborative effort with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, UAA, UAS-Sitka, UAF and The Trust beneficiary providers statewide. The TTC LMS is a web-based system that offers a one-stop shop for various types of training opportunities in Alaska. Components include:

Visit the TTC LMS and check out current training opportunities.

Market your training events! Use the easy TTC LMS Submittal Form to post your training opportunities for the workforce that serves Trust beneficiaries. Submit your training event here!

To learn more about the LMS click the following link: Learning Management System.

Ongoing News and Announcements

Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education Newsletter

For the 1st edition of the Council Newsletter: Disability Issues in Alaska download the following document- Newsletter or go to hss.state.ak.us/gcdse

Medicare Beneficiary

Rebecca Sheir from APRN public radio would like to talk to a Medicare beneficiary in Anchorage who is having trouble finding a physician. Contact her at 907-550-8453 or via E-mail at Rebecca@akradio.org

State wins Loan Repayment Grant to build Healthcare Workforce

Contact Sarana Schell at 907-269-8041 / sarana.schell@alaska.gov or Susan Morgan at 907-269-4996 / susan.morgan@alaska.gov if you have questions. Press Release

State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services Senior & Disabilities Services

Temporary Moratorium on Application and Enrollment in Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers and Personal Care Assistance Service. For more information download the following SDS Program Memo / Call to Rally / Phone Script / Moratorium_Talking_Points or go to State of Alaska | CMS Review

Adult Immunization Schedule

HRSA endorses recommendations for Adult Immunizations. Click on the following link to download the complete chart of recommended vaccinations for adults. http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2011.pdf.

Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report

On "Retooling for An Aging America Building a Health Care Workforce" it refers to several shortages in the health care area. http://www.aamc/newsroom/reporter/june08/aging.htm

2009 Alaska Health Care Commission Report

The 2009 Alaska Health Care Commission report was transmitted to Governor Parnell and the Alaska Legislature. You may access the report at: http://hss.state.ak.us/healthcommission/.

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska Mini-Grant-Ongoing

Mini-Grant program for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementia. For application criteria and application form download the following documents. Mini Grant Letter / Mini Grant Application or go to www.alzalaska.org Contact person is John Hoffmen at 907-561-3313 or E-mail him at jhoffman@alzalaska.org for any additional information.

AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program

Provides scholarship funds to women 40+ seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. The AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program is available to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources. For more information, visit: http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/

Alaska Commission on Aging-Healthy Brain Survey

This anonymous survey is a "pre-test" to determine the current level of knowledge Alaskans have about Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). Please answer according to what you believe to be true today. To begin click on link below. http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2275UJ2RR5T Please ask your friends and family to complete the online survey as well. After you complete the survey, you may go here www.alaskaaging.org/documents/hbSurveyAndAnswers.pdf to find the answers.

Speakers Bureau

Need a speaker for a training or conference? The Trust Training Cooperative (TTC) along with the Alaska Geriatric Education Center (AKGEC) has prepared a Speakers Bureau that allows you to directly contact a speaker independently and to search by name or area of expertise (Aging, Behavioral Health, Disabilities, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Traumatic Brain Injury). See link to get started! Speakers Bureau Link

Employment Opportunities

Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers (AADSC)

Looking for a job or need a position filled? AADSC provides a link for individuals looking for jobs and agencies to post jobs. Click on the link below or contact Heidi Frost at
1-888-269-8990 / 907-269-8999 or E-mail her at anhjf1@uaa.alaska.edu or http://www.partners.hss.state.ak.us/aadsc/

Providence Health and Services Alaska-Providence Extended Care Center-Nurse Aide On-The-Job Training Program

Download document Nurse Aide On-The-Job Training Program for details or go to www.providence.org/careers

STRIDE-Southcentral Therapeutic Riding, Inc-Volunteer Program

A non-profit corporation dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with special needs. Call 907-929-7876 or E-mail volunteers@stridealaska.org for more information.

Alaska Native Dancing at Elder Summit

“I want to thank you for your dedication to creating worthwhile, accountable and educational
opportunities for our Certified Nursing Assistants." - J. Fowler

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