Alaska Employment: After Data Interruption, November Unemployment Returns at 4.7%
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.7 percent in November, the first new monthly figures after federal data collection was interrupted in October.
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From Plan to Action: Workforce Convening Centers on Coordinated Training Strategies
An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.
Alaska Employment: Job Count Rises by 0.8% in August, Unemployment Rate Steady
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.7 percent in August, even as total employment grew by 0.8 percent compared to a year earlier.
Alaska Employment: Job Count Rises by 1.7% in March, Unemployment Rate Flat
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.7 percent in March, even as total employment grew by 1.7 percent compared to a year earlier.
Alaska Employment: Job Count Rises by 1.6% in February, Unemployment Rate Flat
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.7 percent in February, even as total employment grew by 1.6 percent compared to a year earlier.
New Alliance to Implement Statewide Workforce Development Plan
The Alaska Workforce Alliance is a new initiative of the Alaska Safety Alliance to implement the latest comprehensive plan to address critical labor shortages.
Alaska Employment: 2024 Ended with 1.9% Annual Job Growth
Unemployment in Alaska of 4.7 percent in December ends a year that saw a net gain of 6,000 jobs, driven by construction growth.
Alaska’s Economic Outlook: Forecasting 2025
Oil production rises while prices retreat, and hiring remains challenging all over. Experts provide their insights on what may be in store for Alaska’s economy in 2025.
Alaska Employment: Annual Job Growth Up Slightly in November by 2.4 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska held at 4.6 percent in November despite 7,700 more jobs than a year earlier, driven by oil and gas and construction growth.
Alaska Employment: Annual Job Growth Up Slightly in October by 2.1 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.6 percent despite 7,000 more jobs than in October 2023, driven by oil and gas and construction job growth.