Unemployment Rate Down Slightly in July
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.5 percent in July, down one-tenth of a percentage point from June.
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Unemployment Rate Unchanged from May to June
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.6 percent in June.
Unemployment Rate Down Slightly to 4.7% in May
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.7 percent in May.
April Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent in April.
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.