JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska grew by 2,274 people from 2023 to 2024, an increase of 0.3 percent, based on population estimates released today by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s population, which had been below 740,000 since 2018, reached 741,147 on July 1, 2024. Alaska has lost residents to net migration […]
ANCHORAGE — On June 14, 2024, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) signed an agreement with the U.S. Army for the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. The Alaska Army National Guard signed the agreement, on behalf of the U.S. Army. The Army PaYS Program provides Active-Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve Soldiers, ROTC […]
JUNEAU — Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) announced the launch of an innovative training program designed to provide students with cross-industry maintenance and repair skills. This intensive program, Industrial Machine and Maintenance, scheduled to commence on Aug. 12, 2024, will prepare Alaskans with the essential competencies required to repair and maintain equipment across diverse industry […]
JUNEAU — Residents within the City and Borough of Wrangell affected by the severe storm, landslides and mudslides that occurred on Nov. 20, 2023, may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits. The application deadline for these benefits has been extended from May 9, 2024, to June 10, 2024. In response to a request for […]