Training Tomorrow's Workforce Today
Preparing a qualified workforce is one of the most important missions of the university, as is represented in the UA Workforce Development Priorities and Guidelines. UA is committed to preparing today's students to be the next generation workforce, recognizing that tomorrow's careers will require advanced skills, greater knowledge and more flexibility than ever before. The Office of Workforce Development's role is to facilitate industry-driven training and degree programs focused on providing skilled Alaskan workers for Alaska jobs.
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UA provides various dual enrollment options to expand access to postsecondary for K-12 students, from classroom or online courses to middle college to college-level courses being delivered through agreements with school districts.
UA Workforce Reports Feature Graduate & Employment Outcomes
- The University of Alaska offers more than 200 programs in workforce development from
non-credit industry certifications to advanced degrees.
- UA and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development collaborated to produce workforce reports on key Alaska industries.
- The workforce reports illustrate UA graduate outcomes and employment success.
- Data demonstrates that higher education increases income, reduces unemployment, increases
Alaska hire rates and increases job retention.
- Reports can be used to assess UA programs and graduate outcomes, guide program development and investment and aid students in program selection.
Career Coach
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Career Coach is a free tool for current and prospective students to match interests to a career, learn about in-demand careers, browse programs tied to jobs and find current job postings in Alaska. Download: Flyer 1 or Flyer 2
UA Workforce Development News
UA Workforce Development has a blog. Click here to learn about funding opportunities, see what is new in workforce development around the state and receive information on federal initiatives. To receive regular updates, provide your email address on the left column of the blog.
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Bishop appointed dean of UAF Community and Technical College
June 24, 2024
Photo courtesy of Carl Bishop Carl Bishop. Carl Bishop has been appointed dean of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College. Bishop succeeds Bryan Uher, who has served as interim dean since the retirement of Michele Stalder last July. Bishop will assume the role on June 24. With nearly 30 years of experience … Continue reading Bishop appointed dean of UAF Community and Technical College
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Alaska Economic Trends (June 2024)
June 07, 2024
Vickie Brown of SECON works on the Lemon Creek roundabout and sidewalk project in Juneau in 2021. Photo by Kim Andree. Karinne Wiebold, economist with the Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development, details the growing demand for women in construction in Alaska. With the national shortage of construction workers, the industry is finding ways … Continue reading Alaska Economic Trends (June 2024)