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Alaska December 2016 Economic Trends – Air Traffic Controllers

december2016trendsDecember Trends examines air traffic controllers in detail. This occupation, which requires extensive training, has only modest education requirements. It’s also one of Alaska’s highest paying occupations, expected to grow about 7 percent in the next decade. This issue also profiles employment in Alaska’s hospitals and how that industry developed in the state. Finally, an analysis of the make-up of state government shows where these workers are and which departments they work for.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Workforce Wednesday: Apprenticeships in Alaska

Did you know there are over 300 apprenticeship programs right here in Alaska? If you’re looking to earn while you learn, an apprenticeship could be right up your alley.

You’ll need to know exactly which career or industry you want to work in. There are careers in mining, gas, oil, healthcare and more.

“You just don’t just show up on the doorstep of apprenticeship unprepared,” said Gerry Andrews, who works with the Department of Labor.

It’s a good idea to start preparing as soon you can. The starting pay isn’t bad, either — around $15 and hour in most industries.

If you’re interested, you can head over the Alaska Process Industry Careers Consortium website, or to the Department of Labor website.

Source: Workforce Wednesday: Apprenticeships in Alaska – KTVA 11

Alaska November 2016 Economic Trends – Determining Salmon Prices

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November Trends, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s annual seafood harvesting employment issue, examines the many factors that go in to setting salmon prices and how salmon farming, which has quintupled the world’s supply, has changed both pricing and Alaska’s global influence.

Also in this issue, their yearly report on estimated harvesting jobs (down slightly in 2015) and a look at Alaskans who work in seafood processing.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Alaska Economic Trends – Forecast for Industries and Occupations 2014 to 2024

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October Trends is the ten-year forecast for industries and occupations that we publish every two years. While this forecast has changed considerably from the last one because of the drop in oil prices, Alaska is still projected to add jobs at a rate of over 5 percent overall between 2014 and 2024. We expect some prominent industries to lose ground, while others are projected to grow.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Maritime Apprenticeship Offers New Job Opportunities for Alaskans

JUNEAU, Alaska—The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development is revitalizing a job training initiative to place Alaskans in credentialed positions in the U.S.-flag commercial maritime fleet. Alaskans who pass industry and Coast Guard required physicals, drug screenings, and background checks will be eligible to enter into a 14-month apprenticeship program to train for credential as a chief cook, FOWT/fireman-oiler-watertender, or able-bodied seafarer. Program participants receive room and board as well as wages while working as an apprentice, and graduates are guaranteed placement into their first job.

“We are committed to helping Alaskans obtain the training they need for rewarding careers,” said Labor Commissioner Heidi Drygas. “This program has a proven record of success in helping Alaskans find work in the maritime industry with good wages and benefits.”

The training will be conducted through the Seafarers International Union affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland. The Paul Hall Center was established in 1967 and offers the most U.S. Coast Guard approved courses of any maritime school in the nation, and its apprentice program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprentices will also have the ability to obtain college credit for successfully completing certain sanctioned courses.

Ralph Mirsky of SeaLink in Ketchikan, Alaska will coordinate the recruitment and screening of Alaskans interested in this program. For more information, please contact Mr. Mirsky at 907-254-1896 or sealink@kpunet.net, or visit www.seafarers.org/jobs/entry.asp.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development