Employment And Training Resources Available For Those Impacted By Western Alaskan Storms

To assist those impacted by the severe storms, flooding, and remnants of Typhoon Halong that affected Alaska’s western coast, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) has compiled the below lists of employment and training resources.

Employment and Training Needs/Interest Survey

If you were affected by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, please take this short survey to help us gather employment and training needs/interest that will help inform our activities under a National Dislocated Worker Grant to help serve you. The grant may assist with:

training and job placement to assist with cleanup efforts
training for a new career
relocation to start a new job
services that support the above activities such as childcare, housing assistance, utility assistance, etc.

Take the Survey: Employment and Training Survey
Flyer in English: Interests Survey flyer
Flyer in Yupik: Caliyulrianek cali Elicungcaryulrianek Yuvriun

Information Session

DOLWD partnered with various organizations to provide a recorded virtual information session on available employment and training opportunities to support western Alaska evacuees. The information session included a Yup'ik translator. Participating organizations: DOLWD Job Center and Unemployment Insurance, Calista Corporation, UAF Mining and Petroleum Training Services, Northern Industrial Training, the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center, and RurAL Cap.

Meeting recording: Information Session for Western Alaskans - Dec. 2, 2025
Slides: Western Alaska Job Center Services Presentation

Alaska Job Centers

Job seekers can receive reemployment assistance (such as resume, interviewing assistance, and career exploration) from any of our 13 statewide job centers .

Those impacted by the disaster may also qualify for funding for:

training to assist with cleanup efforts,
training for a new career,
relocation to start a new job, and
supportive services that support the above activities such as childcare, housing assistance, utility assistance, etc.

For assistance contact the Alaska Job Center Network at (877) 724-2539 or visit your closest Job Center.

Unemployment Insurance (UI)

If you are affected by the disaster in Western Alaska, you may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Disaster Unemployment Assistance information flyer - Apply by Dec. 17, 2025

For more information on their services visit https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/home.htm or contact them by phone.

UI Claim Center call hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Anchorage: (907) 269-4700
Juneau: (907) 465-5552
Fairbanks: (907) 451-2871
Toll free for remote locations: (888) 252-2557

Alaska Works Partnership

Alaska Works Partnership offers free, hands-on, introductory training in several trades skills including carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, weatherization, and more. They have locations in Anchorage, Mat-Su, and Fairbanks. Classes are conducted in a safe and controlled co-ed environment.

Training Program Flyers:

For More Information:
Visit their website at www.alaskaworks.org.

Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center

Located in Palmer, Job Corps offers FREE career and technical training to eligible individuals ages 16-24. Our residential program provides opportunities to obtain high school diplomas or GED, along with career training and certification in trades related to construction, electrical, welding, water and wastewater treatment, medical, protective services, and culinary arts.

We offer expedited enrollment for those experiencing homelessness or affected by natural disaster.

More Information:

To schedule an in-person or virtual tour, or for more information on the expedited enrollment process, please call at (907) 861-8800; (877) 889-5627 TTY; or apply online https://alaska.jobcorps.gov

Mining and Petroleum Training Service (MAPTS), University of Alaska

MAPTS provides hands-on, industry-recognized training programs that prepare Alaskans for high-demand jobs in the state’s resource and construction sectors. MAPTS Skills Laborer Training offers certifications and workforce readiness skills to support both immediate recovery efforts and long-term employment opportunities for communities impacted by recent storms

MAPTS Training Program Flyers:

Enroll Now:

Call or email them at (907) 262-0231 or uaf-mapts@alaska.edu to learn more or reserve your spot. https://uaf.edu/mapts | www.facebook.com/MAPTSUA

Nine Star Education & Employment Services

Nine Star provides a variety of education and employment services. Their offices are located in Anchorage and the Mat-Su.

Program Flyers:

For More Information:
Visit their website at www.ninestar.org . They can also be contacted at (907) 644-8259 or registercfwe@ninestar.org .

last updated: December 19, 2025