A limited number of $1000 scholarships are available to incoming freshmen who have completed at least one Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course, and have applied to be a full time student at UAA designating the College of Engineering. UAA's College of Engineering offers two ways to earn college credit for high school classes: by achieving minimum required scores on appropriate AP Tests, or through completion of selected PLTW coursework.

The UAA College of Engineering actively invests in the next generation of Alaska's workforce by connecting K-12 students with hands-on STEM opportunities. Their outreach program engages youth from elementary through high school with initiatives like the Summer Engineering Academies, robotics competitions, and "Journey into Engineering" events that explore careers in computer science and geomatics. Beyond campus-based camps, the college supports local educators by offering adapted faculty lectures, interactive facility tours, and ready-to-use classroom activity modules. through partnerships with organizations like FIRST Robotics and the Anchorage Public Libraries, UAA creates accessible pathways for students to build technical skills and discover their potential as future engineers.

The UAF Computer Information Technology Systems (CITS) program equips students with practical, workforce-ready skills through certificate and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree options. Focusing on high-demand fields like cybersecurity, network and system administration, and computer support, the curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment and key industry certifications (such as CompTIA and Microsoft).