Five Doyon shareholders participated in Fairweather’s First Feather Program, gaining foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in workplace safety, hazard recognition, and workforce readiness.
Participants toured Doyon Energy Services and Mid-Alaska Pipeline, as well as Doyon Utilities’ Central Heat and Power Plant at Fort Wainwright. The tours provided an inside look at facility operations and highlighted how workplace safety is incorporated into day-to-day work. Participants also took part in hands-on learning exercises.
Students shared that they applied for the program to gain new skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the oil and gas industry. For one participant, the program is part of a family legacy — she will become a third-generation oil and gas worker.
The program, led by Derek Ambrose, a Doyon shareholder and Fairweather’s Certified Safety Manager, is designed to help participants build essential employability skills, including communication, accountability, and reliability, while developing a strong foundation in workplace safety and hazard recognition.
These skills can be applied across industries and provide a valuable starting point for future employment.
Participants complete the program with a Certificate of Completion and 10 hours of foundational workplace safety and hazard recognition training, along with hands-on experience and a better understanding of what it takes to succeed in the workplace.
