T3 Alaska program provides a badging system to assess competency-based skill development. Both high school and college students can earn badges which culminate into certifications. Certifications can be used to demonstrate job readiness, improve internship placement, and provide authorization to use equipment at other locations. Students who earn badges have more travel and participatory opportunities.
Drone Certification
- Provides training and badging for first-time fliers up to professional
- 5 sequential badges that build up to FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot’s license
Makerspace Certification
- Includes CAD Design, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC milling, and more.
- Credential recognized in all T3-affiliated Makerspaces in Alaska and beyond
Raspberry Pi / Computing Certification
- Badges that demonstrate basic computing and networking
Energy / Weatherization Certification
- Sequential badges that teach microgrids, energy, and practical weatherization
- Aligned with credit-bearing UAF Home Energy Basics course
Remote Monitoring / Field Skills Certification
- 9 sequential badges that build up to Alaska Earthquake Center (AEC) “Basic Field Skills Certification”
- Includes training in remote power systems, remote telemetry, sensor installation, etc.
- Certification can lead to internships and employment at AEC and peer organizations.
Mariculture Pathway
- Badges and curriculum in development