Training Without Walls Application

Training Without Walls (TWOW) is BBNC’s management and leadership development program created to help develop and retain leaders with a commitment to the advancement of the Native community. TWOW is a two-year program consisting of two-day sessions held three times per year with monthly coaching meetings.

Note: This application period is for fall 2025 enrollment.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. BBNC shareholders, shareholder spouses, or descendants of BBNC shareholders

2. Bachelor’s degree and five years’ work experience OR ten years work experience with upward progression

3. Currently employed and working in management or are on a management track

4. 25+ years of age

5. Show an interest and commitment to the program

Deadline: A complete application must be received by Friday, April 11th by 5 p.m. Alaska time to be considered and include the following information/documents:

1. Complete TWOW Application that includes the following:

a. Essay responses to application essay questions - Please attach additional pages as necessary to respond to all the essay questions on the application.

b. Include the names and contact information for three professional references on the application.

2. Complete Talent Profile and upload current resume on mybbnc.net (do not put www)– Sections of the profile include objective, employment survey, work experience/skills and education/certifications. All sections of the profile and resume attachment must be submitted for the TWOW application to be considered complete.

If you have questions, please contact Casey Sifsof at csifsof@bbnc.net or call 907-265-7873.

Section 1: Personal Data

Application Name*

Date of Birth*

Applicant Email*

Applicant Phone Number*

Applicant Mailing Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Section 2: Shareholder Information

Shareholder Status*

Select One

Select

If you are a Descendant or a Spouse of a Shareholder, please list the shareholders name:

Which village corporation or tribe are you enrolled with?*

If you are not enrolled with a village corporation or tribe, write N/A.

Section 3: Educational Background/Experience

Education Level*

Select one. Highest level you have completed.

Select or enter value

Please list the field of study for the degree you completed.*

List field of study for all degrees if there are multiple. List N/A if this question does not apply to you.

Current Employment Status*

Select or enter value

Employer Information*

Please list company name and your job title

Do you currently serve on any boards?*

If so, please share the organizations that you serve and your role. If not, put N/A.

Have you completed a Talent Bank Profile at mybbnc.net?*

This is a requirement for the TWOW application. If you have not completed a talent profile through the myBBNC shareholder portal, please do so after submitting this application. Spouses and descendants applicants will need to be verified before access to the mybbnc shareholder portal will be approved. Reach out to Casey Sifsof at csifsof@bbnc.net for assistance.

A complete talent profile will include the following: Profile Summary Employment Survey Work Experience/Skills Education/Certifications Resume upload Talent profile can be accessed at mybbnc.net (do not put www).

Yes

Section 4: Application Essay Questions

Please attach additional pages as necessary to respond to all the questions. Note: The essay responses are reviewed and scored by a panel that is factored into selection for the program. Documents can be uploaded to the application or emailed to csifsof@bbnc.net

What motivates you to apply to the Training Without Walls (TWOW) program, and how do you believe it aligns with your goals?*