Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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University of Alaska staff vote to unionize
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon University of Alaska staff announced a vote to form a union on Wednesday. The union
Seniors and teens becoming more important in Alaska’s workforce, statistics show
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon As Alaska’s population of working-age adults shrinks, according to economists, other demographic groups
Opinion: Protect small businesses by halting unemployment benefits to striking workers
By Tyler Dever National Federation of Independent Business As many small businesses struggle to find and retain qualified workers, several
Understanding the minimum wage
By Christian Hartley Now You Know When people talk about work and pay, the term "minimum wage" comes
Keep Alaska open for business
By Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, Rep. Justin Ruffridge and Rep. Julie Coulombe Spectrum Alaska is open for business. We’ve heard
Project SEARCH provides path to employment for young adults with disabilities
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Based on a nationally recognized program, Project SEARCH is a one-year school-to-employment
Mat-Su Employer Expo offers connection, opportunities for job seekers
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman The national unemployment rates hover around 4.4%, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and
Governor introduces legislation to enact the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact in Alaska
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Nurses are a critical part of healthcare and make up the largest section of the
Bureau of Land Management offers transition opportunities to military members
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Are you or any military service members who are about to transition out of the
Mat-Su to outpace Anchorage in population, job growth, state says
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Another 5,300 jobs are expected to be added in Alaska in 2025, according
Alaska to implement online identity verification option for individuals filing for unemployment Insurance benefits
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) Commissioner Catherine Muñoz announced that beginning Dec.
Wages for Alaska workers are up, but total jobs remain lower than pre-pandemic levels
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon The average hourly wage in Alaska was $33.60 in 2023, putting the state in