WATCH: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation CEO Bill Popp discusses labor trends around Alaska.
“Overall The economy is just awash in available jobs. This is just an amazing time in our city and our state in terms of the ability to find work right now.
if you want work and are willing to work," Popp said. “We are seeing a really positive outlook in terms of the opportunities being presented by this very well-traveled season. The challenge that we’re having is with workforce.”
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