Author: UA Workforce Development

CTC receives $4.3 million to boost Native student success

UAF photo by Leif Van Cise. UAF Community and Technical College has received a $4.3 million federal Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve access and success for Alaska Native students.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Community and Technical College has been awarded a $4.3 million federal Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The five-year grant will be used to enhance academic programs, student services and partnerships with industry to improve access and success for Alaska Native students.

This is the first time in UAF’s history that CTC has been eligible for Title III funding, reflecting the growing interest from rural communities and Alaska Native students in our diverse portfolio of workforce programs.

Bryan Uher, UAF associate vice chancellor for community and workforce education

Read the full announcement here.

Source: Kari Halverson, Communications & Publications Coordinator. UAF news and information.

Alaska Economic Trends (November 2024)

The fishing boat Pillar Bay, photo by Flickr user Clark Harris. Creative Commons license BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Joshua Warren, economist with the Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development, examines fishing jobs in Alaska, specifically the 8% decline. The industry is at its lowest level since 2001, as the demand for seafood products has declined with inflation.

The November edition also features a piece on fish processing and the monthly Gauging the Economy report.

Read the full edition here.

Trends is a nonpartisan, data-driven magazine that covers a variety of economic topics in Alaska.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Research & Analysis

Alaska Economic Trends (October 2024)

A moose in the Denali Borough, photo by Flickr user Jason Ahrns License: Creative Commons license BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Paul Martz, economist with the Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development, highlights the importance of noting pandemic job recovery as varying widely across industries. Some jobs were still below pre-pandemic levels in 2022 — much of the projected growth over the decade will be “catch-up”.

The October edition also features a piece on occupational projections (2022-2032) and the monthly Gauging the Economy report.

Read the full edition here.

Trends is a nonpartisan, data-driven magazine that covers a variety of economic topics in Alaska.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Research & Analysis

Did You Know 96% of graduates from UA’s 46 Construction Programs Stay in Alaska to Build the State’s Future?

A University of Alaska Southeast student in a construction program in 2023 .

With Alaska poised for new infrastructure projects, the University of Alaska is stepping up to ensure the state has the workforce it needs. Through an $800,000 partnership between UA and industry leaders, the next generation of construction professionals is already taking shape. 

“We are building more than structures; we’re building futures,” states Meg Nordale, President of GHEMM Company and Chair of the UA Foundation Board of Directors

One of the UA’s most notable achievements is keeping talent close to home. A remarkable 96.2% of UA’s construction program graduates remain in Alaska, helping to fill key roles in industries ranging from transportation to resource extraction. These graduates are not just building Alaska’s infrastructure, but investing in and building up their communities, as well.

Read the full article here.

Source: UA News Center, Office of Public Affairs.

AMHS Career Pathways Guidebook

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is always on the lookout for focused, hard-working individuals interested in positions ranging from vessel and terminal operations to professional, business and support roles. If you’re interested in a maritime career working in one of the most scenic areas of the world, this may be the ideal opportunity for you! Click here to watch our recruitment video for all of our positions.

Click to read more about some of the exciting opportunities we offer or visit the Career Pathways Guidebook for a detailed roadmap for AMHS positions.

Source: Alaska Department of Transportation, Alaska Marine Highway System.