New Program Partnerships at BRC
The two biggest changes at the BRC are related to Career Education’s partnerships.
Corporate Training
Room 110, the “Corporate Training Room” is a classroom
dedicated to corporate trainings in support of a new
partnership between Career Education and UA Corporate
Programs. All trainings set up through UA Corporate
Programs will be scheduled through Colby Shibler, Program
Coordinator in Career Education. Scheduling priority will
be given to corporate training, though anyone is welcome to
use the room depending on availability. The room may be
scheduled for purposes other than corporate training through
Room Scheduling at 796-6459.
Marine Transportation
There has always been a need for Marine Transportation
classes in Juneau with the large population of commercial
mariners as well as the boating public. Previously that need
was met by traveling faculty from the Marine Transportation
Department in Ketchikan or adjuncts from other locations.
Since the Fall of 2007, a Juneau resident has been teaching
those classes. Assistant Professor Neil Nickerson (shown in
photo) is a licensed mariner with over 26 years of experience
on the water as a Coast Guard Officer, towing Mate, Mate
with the Alaska Marine Highway, surf guide and sailing
charter Captain. Neil’s current class offerings include: 100
Ton Master/Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels,
Upgrade to 200 Ton Master, Able Seaman, Basic Safety
Training, Crowd and Crisis Management, and Rating
Forming Part of a Navigation Watch. For more information
about Marine Transportation classes being taught in Juneau
call Neil Nickerson at 796-6153.

