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Unemployment rate at 8.5 percent in March
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose six-tenths of a percentage point in March to 8.5 percent, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. February’s rate was revised down one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.9 percent.
Dan Robinson
April 17, 2009
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April 2009 unemployment data will be released May 22, 2009. To view 2009 release schedule, click here. |
The Department of Labor, Research and Analysis Section, is pleased to present its latest product — the Alaska Career Ladder. Based on "real world" analysis of occupation-to-occupation movements of workers in Alaska, it provides a graphical representation of jobs leading to (the ladder below) and jobs advancing from (the ladder above) a given, or target, occupation. There are 802 occupations included, which are based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification. The Alaska Career Ladder will be a useful tool for those considering career advancement for themselves or their clients. |
- Alaska’s July 1, 2008 estimated population was 679,720 more data by area...
- In 2007, nonresident workers comprised 19.6% of workers employed in Alaska. more data...
- Alaska has nearly the same number of males (51.2% ) as females (48.8%) per the 2007 population estimates. These percentages are about the same for Alaskans 18 years and older more population data...
- Alaska's per capita personal income in 2006 was $38,622. more income data...
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April 2009
Alaska Economic Trends
Youth Working in Alaska.. Page 4
An important component of Alaska’s workforce
Teenagers and young adults face many rites of passage: they get their driver’s license, they register to vote, and they show up for work at their first part-time or summer job. Though that first job may put only a few dollars in their pockets, the experience and skills they learn can prepare them for successful long-term careers.
The Alaska Career Ladder.. Page 13
A new tool for workers, businesses and career counselors
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Research and Analysis Section recently developed a new online tool called the Alaska Career Ladder. This new tool was designed to help educators, school and career counselors, and job placement specialists identify the best pathways to help students and job seekers achieve their career goals.
Alaska Employment Scene.. Page 17
The U.S. unemployment rate was slightly higher than Alaska’s in February, an unusual situation.
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