Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS)

Do you need help making a career plan?

It’s time to set goals and think about the future! AKCIS can help.

AKCIS is simply the most comprehensive career planning tool designed for Alaskans - and available free to every Alaskan through your school, job center, or simply your zip code!

Want to Get Started?

To create your own portfolio, speak with your local job service agency; or ask your teacher, school counselor, or career resource advisor about using AKCIS.

Once you have created your personal portfolio, you can access all of your saved information online 24/7.

What courses should you take?

Plan courses you want to take in middle and high school and monitor your progress
Find courses for minimum graduation requirements, recommended college prep courses and those for specific careers
Make sure you meet the curriculum requirements to qualify to apply for the Alaska Performance Scholarship
Recommended courses for over 500 occupations
Choose courses that will result in a smooth transition to college or vocational training

What careers are the best fit for YOUR skills and interests?

Take interactive self-assessments that help you identify your interests, values and skills and match them to occupations
Save your assessment results, personal thoughts and reflections throughout your exploration
Take a lifestyle inventory to see how much money you'll have to make to live the way you dream

Which school is the right one for your major field of study?

Search for schools based on your personal search criteria including school location, majors, size, admissions requirments, and more.
Find information on more than 4,000 educational institutions
Detailed information on apprenticeship training programs
Up-to-date information on schools in Alaska and nationwide

How will you pay for college?

AKCIS has over 3,500 potential scholarship sources
Create and save a customized list of scholarships and loans matching your educational plans, abilities and/or background
Information on financial aid eligibility with direct links to the FAFSA site
AKCIS provides information on the entire financial aid process.
AKCIS explains the FAFSA and financial aid packages

Need a little help with job search skills?

Find an entire section on job search that will help you conduct an effective job search
Use AKCIS's personal resume generator to make your resume and save it in your portfolio
Information on using social media to network and find job openings
Get help with filling out applications, writing cover letters and interviewing