Raise Program

Alaska Native and American Indian health care assistants explore potential health care, administrative, and related careers and receive support in achieving educational goals. Healthcare assistants also engage in cultural activities and learn through meaningful worksite experiences. Participants can receive experience in Heritage and Tradition, Health Care, and Business Professional tracks.

APPLY: 2025 Raise Program Summer Healthcare Assistant applications are open April 8-29.

Fill-out the online SCF application:
- Click on Job Openings.
- Apply for Healthcare Assistant position.
- Answer all the questions on the application.
Once the online SCF application is complete, a Raise Program application link will be sent via email to eligible applicants.

Eligibility requirements:

14 to 17 years of age.
Enrolled in or entering high school (9^th grade or higher).
2.0 Grade Point Average. Supported by a historical transcript from a school.
Must be able to complete SCF Employee Health requirements including current vaccinations.
Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) or proof of Tribal enrollment.
Understand and follow the importance of regular attendance for all interns. Must be available from June 2 to Aug. 1.

Complete and submit Raise application with the required documentation by April 29.

Job Openings

Contact Us

Raise Program
4175 Tudor Centre Drive,
Suite 108
Anchorage, AK 99508

Phone
907-729-5015

Fax
907-729-5017

Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday-Friday

Kaylex Estacion, 2018

“Raise has helped me to have a better understanding on what it is like in professional workforce.”

Rebekkah Standifer, 2018

“My favorite thing about Raise is the teaching and acceptance of Alaska Native culture.”

Korrin Nyren, 2018

“Raise has given me the opportunity to improve myself and skills in life.”

Lauren Ross, 2018

“Raise has taught me how to be responsible with my money and time.”

Noah Gordon, 2018

“My favorite thing about Raise is the good work experience it gives, and the head start for young Native Americans.”

Brittany Rutherford, 2016

“My experiences with Raise helped me find the perfect job for my ultimate goal in life, which is to go to college to become a nurse or doctor.”

Hannah Wilson, 2016

“The Raise Program encourages Alaska Native youth to push past our social and educational difficulties to become successful in all areas of life.”

Sharissa Graciani, 2020

“My favorite thing about Raise is how everyone encourages you to do your best and achieve your goals.”

Adrian Hanson, 2020

“Raise gives the youth opportunities for involvement in their communities and also gives them the work experience needed to prepare them for life after high school.”

Jonah Revere, 2021

“Southcentral Raise program is an extensive, fun, and productive program to teach business skills to our native community. Thank you for teaching me.”

Jayden “Joji” Ennis-Cochran, 2021

“The feeling of family does it for me. Whenever I’d join a session or walk into the office, I felt like everyone around me was a part of my family and that I could trust them. They don’t treat you like an employee; they treat you like one of them. Forever love for the program.”