Kenai Peninsula Community College

Kenai Peninsula College is a local community campus within the University of Alaska Anchorage located on the Kenai Peninsula. The University of Alaska serves more than 33,000 students all throughout the state and is the only public university in the state of Alaska. Kenai Peninsula College currently has two campuses, two extension sites and an expanding virtual college. It is also the leader in distance education in Alaska.

There are many reasons why students choose to attend Kenai Peninsula College. KPC has very qualified faculty that is also extremely supportive towards their students. The location is conveniently located on K-Beach and is easy to get to. People like that KPC has a low cost and they also appreciate the courses and programs that are offered. Students like the small class sizes which lets them get the individual attention needed from the instructor.

There are plenty of choices to pick from when deciding what you want to take. Kenai Peninsula College offers its students 14 different Associate Degree Programs and 5 Undergraduate Certificate Programs. There are also 5 Occupational Endorsement Certificates and 4 different Bachelor Degree Programs. If students do not want to take classes online then there are 5 Online Degrees and Certificates to choose from. KPC also offers Adult Basic Ed and GED programs as well.

Kenai Peninsula College currently has 39 full-time and about 110 part-time faculty. KPC also has 60 full-time and part-time staff members along with 46 student employees. As of Fall 2010 Kenai Peninsula College had a total enrollment of 2,366 students (including distance students).

Kenai Peninsula College offers some great programs for people who do not want to get a degree but want to become better fishermen. In one week 12 students will spend 20 hours in a classroom learning fishing techniques from the experts. Some of the top Alaskan guides/instructors will take the students to the best fishing spots on the Kenai Peninsula, including the famous Kenai River, and will get to practice what they have learned during this week long program. After this intensive week-long fishing experience students get to see firsthand why The Kenai Fishing Academy is “The Home of the Educated Angler.”

If you are wanting to be a fishing guide and plan to guide clients then the Kenai River Guide Academy is for you. It is taught at Kenai Peninsula College, along the banks of the Kenai River, and is a 5-day course that is required to be a guide with clients. Since 2007 guides have had to pass this course in order to receive an Alaska Department of Parks and Outdoor Recreation commercial operator permit to guide on the Kenai River.

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Kenai Peninsula & Soldotna Real Estate

Buying or selling a home is often an adventurous and complex affair. It can also end up being a time-consuming, costly and even disappointing event if the buyer or seller is not familiar with all aspects of the process or doesn’t possess the best resources and information necessary at hand.

Chris Druesedow of Kenai Peninsula Real Estate offers unparalleled expertise and service to all clients looking to buy or sell Kenai real estate property. Your complete success and satisfaction, along with his representation and service is his number one priority. They service the entire Kenai and Soldotna real estate area and its surrounding communities.

You’ll find Kenai real estate smack on the western part of the Kenai Peninsula coast, which also sits on the boundary of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. It’s about a thirty minute plane trip from southwest Anchorage, Alaska. Approximately ninety percent of the area is wilderness, so it is full of breathtaking scenery, superb fishing and abundant wildlife of all that the North has to offer; truly an ideal location for outdoor types and nature-lovers.

Kenai has a rather prolific history and booming real estate market, as it is known worldwide for its oil, natural gas, ever-growing tourism and flourishing fishing industry, both commercial and private. The Borough has forty-four schools, all of which distinguish themselves with high standards and national ratings, with an impressive teacher/student ratio. The University of Alaska also manages the Kenai Peninsula Community College. Fishing and tourism services, as well as civil service, schools and various other city office positions make up the major employment opportunities in the community.

Soldotna real estate is located in the Kenai Peninsula, and is a bit rural, with the Kenai River as its natural emblem that flows right through the center of town, which makes it another must fishing spot for those hoping to snag a record breaking prize. Aside from excellent fishing, there are a slew of other outdoor activity to take part in, such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rafting and skiing. There is also a town golf course, a children’s park, swimming pools and movie theaters.

Located right on the banks of the river, the Soldotna Visitors Center is an excellent facility to gather information about local attractions and events and things to do in the area, such as the Soldotna Sports Center, where various sporting events take place, the Soldotna Historical Museum and the Centennial Park, where campsites are located, as well as nearby rodeos, baseball and softball events, hokey, ice skating and an assortment of other events and activities.

While there are a vast array of properties of many types available throughout Alaska, Chris Druesedow uses his knowledge, expertise and intuition to find his clients the perfect home at the perfect price. Depending on preference and need, the professionals at Kenai Peninsula Real Estate will not only help prospective buyers find both traditional and hard-to-find properties that are desirable and that meet their precise specifications, but help sellers, looking to sell their existing property, find the best value. Just some of the types of real estate property they specialize in include:

• Investment property
• Foreclosure
• Short sales
• Lease to own
• Condos
• Vacation property
• Lakeside property
• Waterfront property

These types of properties are displayed at Chris Druesedow’s site, with some of the best information and tools at his disposal. He will provide detailed information on all types of Kenai and Soldotna real estate and properties for sale. Find the latest news and what’s going on in the current real estate market, with blogs that provide fresh news on market activity.

Whether you’re new to the Kenai Peninsula and considering buying a home on the spectacular Kenai River, a resident buying additional property, a first time buyer or selling property, the professionals at Kenai Peninsula Real Estate have lived here for years and know the area inside and out. They understand and abide by a code of ethics, professionalism and integrity. Call or email Chris Druesedow for more information on your next Soldotna or Kenai real estate property transaction.

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