by Denise Runge | Nov 20, 2019 | Education, News
In order to help meet the challenge of educating and training Alaska’s workforce, the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) works closely with local industries to constantly align its programs. UAA’s Community & Technical College, for instance, offers one, two, and four-year degrees in high-demand areas such as aviation, hospitality, construction, safety, computer technology, automotive, diesel, and welding. Each program has its own volunteer industry advisory board.
by alaskabusiness | Nov 18, 2019 | Education, News
Alaska’s only tribal college, located in America’s northernmost municipality, has an opportunity for an educational leader at Iḷisaġvik College, one of the top ten community colleges in the nation.
by alaskabusiness | Nov 14, 2019 | Government, News
Newly released data for the first half of 2019 show total wages up $355 million from the first half of 2018, with increases in all of Alaska’s major industries and sectors. The 4.0 percent wage growth exceeded inflation, which was 2.6 percent over the period.
by alaskabusiness | Oct 21, 2019 | Government, News
Alaska’s employment was up an estimated 0.6 percent in September, or 2,000 jobs, from September 2018. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 6.2 percent while the comparable national rate dipped to 3.5 percent.
by alaskabusiness | May 29, 2019 | Monitor, Tourism
A new National Park Service report shows that 2,920,250 visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.36 billion in the state in 2018, resulting in 17,760 jobs and a cumulative economic benefit of more than $1.98 billion.
by alaskabusiness | May 28, 2019 | Finance, Government, News
The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers who work multiple jobs or who may be adding summer employment to complete a Paycheck Checkup.
by alaskabusiness | May 22, 2019 | News, Transportation
Elected officials join business leaders to announce Alaska as leading maritime state.
by Alaskanomics presented by Northrim Bank | May 16, 2019 | Featured, Government, Monitor
The employment increase in March was encouraging, as growth continued and was higher than January and February.
by Arie Henry | May 9, 2019 | Education, Monitor
UA President Jim Johnsen reflects on the efforts UA has made to help provide an educated, dedicated workforce for the state’s industries.
by alaskabusiness | Apr 18, 2019 | Fisheries, Monitor
Alaskans looking for summer employment have the opportunity to work in the seafood processing industry.
