April Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent in April.
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March Unemployment Rate Continues Downward Trend
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5 percent in March nearly matches the last pre-pandemic level.
February Unemployment Rate Continues Downward Trend
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development puts the seasonally adjusted figure for February at 5.4 percent, down from 5.7 in December.
December Unemployment Rate Down, Yet Alaskans Quit in Record Numbers
Alaska’s unemployment rate went down to 5.7 in December compared to the previous month, but the state’s voluntary quit rate of 3.8 percent was the highest in the nation for all of 2021.
Fishin’ for Physicians: A SHARP Hook Baited with Financial Incentives
Adam McMahan knew from a young age he wanted to be a physician. He can pinpoint the exact moment he decided to practice medicine in a small rural town.
Alaska’s Population Grows Slightly for the First Time in Five Years
Alaska’s population increased one-tenth of a percent for the fiscal year ending July 2021, with net births outpacing out-migration.
Alaska Vocational Technical Center Launches IT Apprenticeships
The Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward launched the state’s first apprenticeship for technology and network support specialists.
Unemployment Down to 6 Percent in November
The state Department of Labor & Workforce Development puts Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 6 percent in November, with 7,200 more jobs than this time in 2020.
Unemployment Down to 6.1 Percent in October
The state Department of Labor & Workforce Development puts the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Alaska at 6.1 percent in October, a slight decrease from September, with 8,500 more jobs than this time in 2020.
September Unemployment Down to 6.3%
The state Department of Labor & Workforce Development puts the seasonally adjusted rate at 6.3 percent in September, a slight decrease from August and approximately the same level of unemployment Alaska saw from 2015 through 2017.