Peak in job demands spurs more training Shutterstock Photo State economists project brisk growth in jobs related to heavy industry particularly in construction and transportation.
White House. Contractors and labor groups say they are meeting the short-term de- mand for skilled labor by bidding up pay (construction wages rose in 2023 and 2024) and bringing in out-of- state workers when Alaskans aren’t available. But there are long-term worries with increasing retirements of ex- perienced craft workers and demo-
phase one of the Pikka project in 2025. ConocoPhillips is working full bore with its Willow project. Both companies say project work- force demands will likely be higher this year, which will also increase demand in trucking and other ser- vices that support North Slope proj- ects. Even after Pikka and Willow are complete, oil work is likely to con- tinue with Donald Trump back in the
Brisk workforce growth brings focus on staffing Job demand is nearing a peak in key Alaska industries as North Slope oil work continues. Santos, Ltd. and Repsol are pushing to complete
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