JUNEAU — The Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) and the Alaska Safety Alliance (ASA) announce the release of a new workforce plan, Alaska’s Workforce Future. A collaborative effort, and driven by feedback from industry representatives, job seekers and others, this cross-industry plan charts a course forward for Alaska’s public and private sectors to […]
Dear Friends and Collegues, I am writing in response to this week’s news that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects a 10% cut to its workforce, starting Thursday, February 27, with the termination of all probationary employees. This news will likely have significant impacts on Alaskans, and seafood harvesters in particular. I wanted […]
(Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced two critical pieces of legislation designed to bolster Alaska’s economic development and enhance public safety services. These bills aim to address essential infrastructure needs and improve the efficiency of state services while fostering economic growth and fiscal responsibility. The proposed bills include: 1. Alaska Railroad Corporation Bonding Authority […]
Glen Holt, a retired forester who works with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will host two free webinars this month to discuss firewood and chainsaw safety. Holt, who worked for the Alaska Division of Forestry for 24 years, has lived in Alaska for more than 40 years. He has used firewood for […]