How to ensure that Alaskans get the jobs
created by the new gasline construction.
Part 1)
TLHR Feb 20 Wed Alaska Hire on Oil Gas Projects
Alaska’s looking to build several major gaslines and other oil-related projects. One challenge facing the Alaska Legislature is how to ensure that as many jobs as possible go to Alaskans.
The story of the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline wouldn’t be complete without the part about Outsiders swarming into the state to snag high paying jobs and taking their money elsewhere.
What are some of the options open as Alaska looks to begin another construction boom? You can’t just say Hire Alaskans Only, that’s unrealistic and unconstitutional.
Here’s a snippet of an exchange between Alaska Dispatch reporter and members of the Senate Majority at last week’s press availability. The Senator Mike Dunleavy addressed the constitutionality issue, followed by a brief comment from Senate Majority Leader John Coghill and Senator Anna Fairclough speaking on the need for young Alaskans to find jobs.
Exchange
Dunleavy (Dun Lay Vee) followed up by noting that Alaska’s schools have been working hard for years to prepare students to be qualified for the jobs the state knew would be coming…
Sen. Dunleavy’s comments
Thanks to Gavel Alaska for today’s press availability audio.
Part 2)
TLHR Feb 21 Thurs Alaska Hire on Oil Gas Projects 2 of 2
Alaska is preparing to build at least one new major gasline. Alaskans want those newly created jobs to stay in state. Many of those jobs will require high levels of skills and training.
So, where does that leave us?
Senator Mike Dunleavy (Dun Lay Vee) told a group of reporters recently that the state has worked hard to get Alaskans trained to take those new jobs…
Sen. Dunleavy’s comments
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Resources:
If you search the state’s website you’ll find a number of resources available if you or someone you know is interested in getting a job on one of the yet-to-be-built gaslines.
The gas pipeline strategic training plan identifies broad strategies for getting Alaskans ready for work in the 113 occupations it sees as being needed in pipeline construction.
The Alaska Job Center has a page devoted specifically to “Oil and Gas Employment and Training Opportunities” which includes a new link to North Slope Employment Opportunities. It says Alaska’s oil and gas industry employers currently use the state’s Alexsys system to post their jobs.
The Alexsys is the state’s go-to database for finding jobs in Alaska.
Reports and other Resources:
Alaska Gas Pipeline Project Office website
Links to assorted oil, gas, gasline sites
Increase Job Training Resources for Gas Line Workers
