Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute
2021–2022 Online Application

The 2021–2022 Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute (ASPLI) is an intensive professional development training program designed to foster individuals who are up and coming leaders in Alaska’s seafood processing industry. As part of the application process, applicants must identify a mentor who can provide professional guidance throughout the Institute and help with an individual project. The mentor can be a supervisor or other employee in your seafood processing plant, or someone from a regional nonprofit organization. Applicants must also provide the name of a financial sponsor who will support the required contribution.

Application instructions

To apply for this program, you must

be able to commit to the schedule of events
- November 8–12, 2021, in Kodiak
- November 2021–March 2022 in-plant project
- February 28–March 4, 2022, in Anchorage
be employed in Alaska, although the processor you work for is not required to be based in Alaska

Please answer all questions on the application.

Deadline: You may apply at any time between now and October 1, 2021. You will be notified of acceptance by email, normally within a few working days of receipt of your application.

Application form

Name

Address

Daytime telephone

Evening telephone

Fax

What is your current position and how long have you been working in the industry?

Please provide the name and contact information of the facility that employs you.

Why do you want to attend the Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute?

What work skills, interests, and abilities would you bring to the Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute?

While working in the processing sector have you faced a difficult situation, and if so how did you bring resolution to it?

What are some of the problems you have seen in your processing plant that make it a challenge to operate efficiently?

What skills or new knowledge do you hope to gain from attending the Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute?

If selected for the Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, is there someone from the processing plant or a regional nonprofit organization (or both) who will serve as your mentor?
Yes
No

If yes, why have you chosen this person?

Mentor’s contact information (name, address, phone, email)

Who will be your financial sponsor?

Sponsor’s contact information (name, address, phone, email)

All travel, lodging, and per diem costs must be covered by the participant or sponsor, in addition to the registration fee. Is your sponsor aware of their cost?
Yes
No

Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years?

How important is the seafood industry to your community? What impact does it have to the economic and social well-being of your region of the state?

Please enter a brief (equivalent of one page) resume or personal history.

Enter the first letter of the word walrus

For questions or problems with the website or online form, please contact Alaska Sea Grant web coordinator (email)

If you have any questions about this application, please contact

Quentin Fong, Seafood Marketing Specialist
907-486-1516 or email Quentin

Chris Sannito, Seafood Technology Specialist
907-486-1535 or email Chris