State of Alaska myAlaska Departments State Employees Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES Search HOME EMPLOYER JOB SEEKER/WORKER GRANTS TRAINING/EDUCATION UNEMPLOYMENT STAFF DOLWD / Employment and Training Services / Maritime workforce Developing Alaska's maritime workforce Alaska is a maritime state. The sectors that drive our economy are dependent on direct maritime activity and support. The waters off Alaska’s shores produce more than 60 percent of the nation’s seafood harvest. Significant amounts of oil and gas are produced offshore. Communities and consumers depend upon marine lines for fuel, durable goods and consumer products. Ferries, cruise ships and personal watercraft ply our waters filled with commuters, fishers, and sightseers, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually to Alaska’s economy. All of this requires a skilled and able workforce. That's why industry, education, and government huddled together to work on a shared workforce plan to bring us into the future. We invite you to read the plan. >> QUICK FACTS Maritime workforce includes: seafood harvesting; seafood processing; research, enhancement and management; and marine vessel occupations and support industries. Alaska ranks third in the nation in per capita maritime jobs. The maritime industry represents 70,000 jobs in Alaska. Well-paying, lifelong career opportunities exist across Alaska's maritime workforce. Training and postsecondary education opportunities are available to prepare for these jobs. Marine shipping is a key economic driver for Alaska: 90 percent of consumer and industrial goods arrive in Alaska by ship The opening of Arctic transportation routes and resource opportunities will create demand for thousands of skilled maritime workers MADE IN ALASKA: The christening of the F/V Arctic Prowler in Ketchikan. Built for an Alaskan workforce, by an Alaskan workforce, right here in Alaska. LINKS MARITIME HOME THE PLAN FACT SHEET FIND A MARITIME JOB MARITIME NEWS SEAFOOD HARVESTING ALASKAN SALMON VIDEO ALASKA SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSOCIATION UNITED FISHERMAN OF ALASKA SEAFOOD PROCESSING AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION PACIFIC SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION SEAFOOD PROCESSING CAREERS AND TRAINING MARINE TRADE, SUPPORT ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF HARBORMASTERS AND PORT ADMINISTRATORS ALASKA PORTS AND HARBORS MARITIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES/SCHOLARSHIPS RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME NOAA ALASKA FISHERIES CONTACT Email: AK.maritimejobs@alaska.edu Request a presentation of the plan to your organization Sign up to receive maritime job updates Accessibility - OEO Statement - Terms of Use - Privacy - Copyright Info Department of Labor & Workforce Development Employment and Training Services P.O. Box 115509 Juneau, AK 99811-5509 Phone: (907) 465-2712 Fax: (907) 465-4537 State of Alaska myAlaska Departments State Employees COPYRIGHT ? STATE OF ALASKA ? DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ? EMAIL THE WEBMASTER