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Kotzebue – October 27, 2026 -- Akima took its shareholder talent outreach above the Arctic Circle in late February, meeting NANA shareholder students at the Kotzebue Middle High School career fair in -50s temperatures.

Akima sends shareholder programs director to the NANA Region hub

Mamie Karmun, Akima's director of shareholder programs, traveled to Kotzebue, the hub of the NANA Region. She was joined by an author of the source account. Their goal was to introduce students to career pathways at Akima and across the NANA portfolio of companies.

The annual fair draws students and educators from the region's remote villages, so shareholders from multiple villages can be reached in one place.

Anchorage – October 27, 2026 -- Akima drew about 30 shareholders to an Anchorage meet-and-greet in February that promoted career pathways across the Akima and NANA company portfolios, including the newly launched NANA Works talent program.

NANA Works launches as a centralized talent resource for shareholders

NANA Works, introduced this spring, offers career advising, online training, an AI-powered resume builder and direct connections to employers across the NANA portfolio and Alaska. NANA created the initiative to make career opportunities more accessible to shareholders.

Four NANA-affiliated companies join Akima at the event

Mamie Karmun, Akima's director of shareholder programs, hosted the session alongside an Akima executive. Representatives from Akima subsidiary Pegasus Aviation, NANA Worley, NANA North and NANA Works explained their roles and the career paths open to shareholders.