Governor Dunleavy Champions Economic Opportunities for Alaska Workers, Orders Removal of Four-Year Degree Requirement for Most State Jobs

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Governor Dunleavy Champions Economic Opportunities for Alaska Workers, Orders Removal of Four-Year Degree Requirement for Most State Jobs

(Juneau) – Tuesday Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 343 to address unprecedented workforce shortages in state jobs by removing the requirement of a four-year college degree for most state jobs.   “The State of Alaska is not immune from the nationwide labor shortage,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “Today people can gain knowledge, skills and […]

New Joint UAS-UAF Fisheries Degree Available for Undergraduates

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New Joint UAS-UAF Fisheries Degree Available for Undergraduates

Juneau – The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has approved the UAS-UAF Joint Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Ocean Sciences with a concentration in Fisheries Science. The new degree is aimed at increasing the number of students who earn an undergraduate fisheries degree in Alaska, and are prepared to work in fisheries […]