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Unemployment rate at 8.9 percent in October
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose six-tenths of a percentage point in October to 8.9 percent. September’s preliminary rate was revised down one-tenth of a percentage point to 8.3 percent.
Dan Robinson
November 20, 2009
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November 2009 unemployment data will be released December 18, 2009. To view 2009 release schedule, click here.
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 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.
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- 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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November 2009
Alaska Economic Trends
 Employment in Alaska’s Seafood Industry.. Pg 4
A look at harvesting and processing jobs
Alaska is once again the nation’s No. 1 fishing state, a position it’s held since 1975. The state’s 2008 harvest, worth a record $1.7 billion, topped the state’s previous record– $1.66 billion in 1992
The Bethel Census Area.. Pg 11
Home to the largest rural community in Alaska
With 16,940 people, the Bethel Census Area has a small seasonal economic base focused on natural resources, particularly salmon and herring roe, and a cultural tradition of subsistence hunting and fishing. Government jobs, including public education and village organizations, account for almost 50 percent of the region’s payroll jobs.
Alaska Employment Scene.. Pg 17
Alaska’s September job count was down about 2,000 from September 2008. The losses were widespread, though generally mild compared to national job losses.
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