An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
The Alaska Workforce Alliance is a new initiative of the Alaska Safety Alliance to implement the latest comprehensive plan to address critical labor shortages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The rate of nonresidents working in Alaska rose to an all-time high of 22.5 percent in 2023, as employers struggle to fill a steadily growing number of jobs.