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 ½ûÂþÌìÌÃjobs.
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 ½ûÂþÌìÌÃoffers 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 ½ûÂþÌìÌÃindustries.
- The workforce reports illustrate UA graduate outcomes and employment success.
- Data demonstrates that higher education increases income, reduces unemployment, increases
½ûÂþÌìÌÃhire 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
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. 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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February 21, 2025
Alaska’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs equip students with essential skills that lead to high school graduation and career success. According to the ½ûÂþÌìÌÃDepartment of Education & Early Development, 98% of CTE concentrators graduate, demonstrating the impact of hands-on, skills-based learning. While only 18% of Alaskan graduates are CTE concentrators, 75% go on …
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February 17, 2025
Alaska’s economy is evolving, and so are the education and training programs designed to support it. The 2024 Technical and Vocational Education Program (TVEP) Report provides a comprehensive overview of how workforce training programs across the state are preparing Alaskans for high-demand careers. TVEP funding plays a critical role in equipping Alaskans with the skills …