Youth Life Skills: Driver’s Permit Study Sesh
2023-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Youth will attend a trivia-style driver’s permit study session to prepare them for the Alaska Driver’s Permit exam. Offered virtually and in-person. Join virtually at bit.ly/citcyouth
REGISTRATION
Interested in a class?
Contact 907-793-3114 or youthemployment@citci.org

safeTALK: Suicide Prevention
2023-12-08 12:00 - 16:30 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Learn and practice powerful, life-saving skills in this four-hour safeTALK training. It is free to the community. During this safeTALK training, you will learn to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to connect them to safety.
SafeTALK is a 4 hour, in-person introductory training on recognizing suicide symptoms, keeping the person safe, and getting them to resource. SafeTALK events are made up of 4 contact hours (plus breaks).
safeTALK is not recommended for anyone who is actively grieving a death by suicide. Please check out Livingworks at https://www.livingworks.net/safetalk for more info on SafeTALK.

SafeTALK suicide prevention training
2023-12-08 13:00 - 16:30 | 713 Northway Drive, 713 Northway Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, 99508
Learn and practice powerful, life-saving skills in this 4 hour Suicide Alertness for Everyone (safeTALK) training. It is free to the community. During this safeTALK training, you will learn to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to connect them to safety.
SafeTALK is a 4 hour, in-person introductory training on recognizing suicide symptoms, keeping the person safe, and getting them to resource. SafeTALK events are made up of 4 contact hours (plus breaks).
This class is offered free of charge but registration is required. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/safetalk-trainings-685759.
safeTALK is not recommended for anyone who is actively grieving a death by suicide. Please check out Livingworks at https://www.livingworks.net/safetalk for more info on SafeTALK.
Please contact:
Prevention@citci.org or (907)-793-3458 if you have any questions.

Youth Life Skills: DMV Field Trip
2023-12-08 14:30 - 16:30 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Staff will transport youth to the DMV to attempt their permit tests.

REGISTRATION
Interested in a class?
Contact 907-793-3114 or youthemployment@citci.org

Peer Support: Recovery Refresh (virtual)
2023-12-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-12-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
This quick virtual meeting is offered via Zoom and provides support and a safe space to check in about your recovery.
Location: Zoom
Meeting ID: 220 310 0081
Passcode: [REDACTED]

For more information, please contact the Peer Helpline at (907) 793-3646.

Prevention Activities: Yup'ik Drum Making
2023-12-11 15:30 - 18:00, 2023-12-12 15:30 - 18:00, 2023-12-13 15:30 - 18:00 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Join the Prevention program for Yup’ik drum making! This fun cultural event is open to Alaska Native youth ages 10 – 24 living in the Anchorage/Mat-Su area who are interested in learning cultural or outdoor activities.
Our prevention and youth development program, Unsah Jan, is aimed at young people ages 10 – 24 and focuses on suicide and substance-abuse prevention, and life-skills and wellness development for all young people.

Life Skills: Money Management
2023-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Room 242, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
This workshop covers our two-part Money Management course. First, we’ll learn about types of economies, how values impact our spending habits, what we mean by “money culture,” budgeting for financial health, and money management resources.
Then, we’ll learn about building credit, settling debts, and options for making investments.

Learn to Crochet with CITC Prevention
2023-12-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | 713 Northway Drive, 713 Northway Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, 99508
Would you like to learn how to Crochet?
Join CITC’s Prevention Team in making warm hats for winter! This project will introduce you to simple crochet techniques that can be used in any crochet project you would like to start. Crafted items will be donated to keep those in need warm this winter!
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 11am–1pm
Where: 713 Northway Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508
For more information, contact CITC Prevention Team at: prevention@citci.org or (907)793-3458

Adult Education/GED: Math & Science
2023-12-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Get training and study time for reading to prepare for the GED.

Youth Life Skills: Job Search Help
2023-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Alaska’s People Career Center, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, 1st floor, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Get assistance from our Alaska’s People career development center with looking for and applying for a job. This event is open to youth and other participants every Tuesday at 3 p.m.

Youth Navigation
2023-12-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Cultural and career exploration activities for indigenous youth 5-11 years old; activities vary depending on the week.

Education Walk-In Assessment
2023-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Room 243, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Drop by during our walk-in hours to get assessment for your education & training needs. In order to enroll, you must first complete your eligibility documentation.

Life Skills: Beading Class
2023-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Room 242, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
This is a workshop is a Peer to Peer (P2P) opportunity where beaders of all skill levels can come together, create and share knowledge. Come bring your lunch and join the creativity! Supplies provided.

Youth Life Skills: Affordable Gifts
2023-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Our Affordable Gifts workshop is open to both adults AND youth! Join us as we do beadwork and discuss how to find holiday gifts for friends and family on a budget.
Interested in a class?
Contact 907-793-3114
youthemployment@citci.org

Prevention Activity: Ornament Making
2023-12-14 15:30 - 18:00 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Join the Prevention program for holiday ornament making! This fun cultural event is open to Alaska Native youth ages 10 – 24 living in the Anchorage/Mat-Su area who are interested in learning cultural or outdoor activities.
Our prevention and youth development program, Unsah Jan, is aimed at young people ages 10 – 24 and focuses on suicide and substance-abuse prevention, and life-skills and wellness development for all young people.

Holiday Ornament Bash with CITC Prevention
2023-12-14 17:30 - 20:00 | 713 Northway Drive, 713 Northway Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, 99508
Participate in an evening of festive activities and prizes with your family! Youth ages 10 – 24 and their families are welcome to join.
Space is limited so please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-ornament-bash-tickets-774560440127.

Peer Support Community Meeting
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Join the Peer Team every other Thursday for fun and fellowship from 6-7:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact the Peer Support HelpLine at (907) 793-3646.
2023 Dates Remaining:

8/24
9/7
9/21
10/5
10/19
11/2
11/16
11/30
12/14,
12/28

Naloxone kit community build event
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Calling all community members! Please join us for a Naloxone build event on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. at our Natuh Service Center (3600 San Jeronimo Dr.). We have a LOT of kits to build and could use the help to get these life-saving resources out into our community!
CITC provides Narcan kits for anyone who wants one, on a first-come, first-served basis. To request a kit, please contact the Recovery Services Peer Support team at rspeers@citci.org or call 907-793-3200. To learn more about Narcan, visit https://bit.ly/45SoW1S. You can also explore CITC’s Recovery and Addiction Services https://bit.ly/3P2eTAv.

Life Skills: Career Ladders & Exploration
2023-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Room 243, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Work your way up from an entry-level position to the job you really want. We’ll show you how.

Denełchin Lab Community class: introduction to Laser Cutting & Engraving
2023-12-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Denełchin Lab, 7710 Grass Creek Rd, Anchorage, 99504
Join us for our Denełchin Lab community class on introduction to laser cutting and engraving.
Learn laser cutting basics, safety and applications. This introductory class will walk you through the laser cutting process from digital design to cutting. Included are the supplies to make a wooden keychain, puzzle, magnet, or nameplate that you’ll get to personalize.
An adult must accompany youth under 16 to attend the classes. Registration is required and the fee is $50 per person.
Class offerings:

October 14, 12-3 p.m.
November 18, 12-3 p.m.
December 16, 12-3 p.m.

https://denelchinlab.com/product/introduction-to-laser-cutting-and-engraving-glowforge-epilogue/

CITC Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Bazaar
2023-12-18 10:00 - 15:00 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
CITC’s Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Bazaar will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, December 18 at the Na’tuh Service Center: 3600 San Jeronimo Drive in Anchorage. This unique event will feature a range of one-of-a-kind Alaska Native arts and crafts.Registration deadline: 5 p.m. on December 13. For more information on how to register for a table, please email AlaskasPeople@citci.org.
CITC December 2023 Craft Bazaar

Life Skills: Resume Development
2023-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Room 242, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
This workshop reviews the importance of an organized work history; we’ll develop templates for resumes, cover letters, and thank you correspondence.

Youth Life Skills: Public Speaking
2023-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 | CITC, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508
Be less nervous when you have to give a report or a speech: Learn public speaking skills with this workshop
Interested in a class?
Contact 907-793-3114
youthemployment@citci.org
