EMPLOYMENT IN ALASKA.

• Position: ALASKA TRENDS

By most accounts Alaska is slowly emerging from a several year recession with forecasted job growth in multiple industries. The construction industry is expected to gain some 900 jobs, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Healthcare and hospitality follow with an expected gain of 500 jobs for each industry, while the oil and gas industry should see an aditional 300 jobs, the organization reports. Notably, the cruise ship industry is expected to break another record with an estimated 1.5 million passengers in 2019. Overall the state should see an additional 1,400 jobs in 2019 compared to a loss of 2,200 jobs last year.

Forecasted Job Gains & Losses in Alaska 2019 Total 1,400 Construction 900 Healthcare 500 Leisure & Hospitality 500 Oil and Gas 300 Transportation 200 Federal Government 200 Manufacturing -100 Information -100 Professional & Business Services -200 Financial Activities -200 State Government -200 Local Government -200 Retail -300 Note: Table made from bar graph. Job Losses Forecast to End in 2019 Statewide change in jobs, 2011-2019 Forecast 2011 1.6% 2012 1.5% 2013 0.4% 2014 0.5% 2015 0.3% 2016 -1.6% 2017 -1.3% 2018 (*) -0.7% 2019 Forecast 0.4% Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section Note: Table made from bar graph. The Detailed Employment Record for Alaska 2018 (*) Healthcare 600...