Jennifer Winkelman

The Alaska Apprenticeship Plan, developed by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, serves as a roadmap to expand and diversify apprenticeship programs across the state. The plan is structured around four key strategies: building on the existing apprenticeship system, helping employers overcome apprenticeship challenges, expanding and enhancing apprenticeship, and developing state capacity to manage and expand apprenticeship. The vision is to create an apprenticeship system that cost-effectively meets employer labor needs, provides students and job seekers with career training, and strengthens the state's economy, with performance measures targeting significant increases in apprentices, employers, occupations, and diversity within the apprentice pool by 2024.

This document presents Amendment Number 1 to the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The plan outlines a strategic approach to enhancing Alaska's transportation infrastructure through innovation, collaboration, and meticulous planning. Key strategic investment areas for the next four years include safety, state of good repair, economic vitality, resiliency, and sustainability. The STIP aims to leverage the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to achieve focused infrastructure investment, foster economic growth, enhance mobility, and improve the quality of life for Alaskans, while also promoting transparency in federal capital investments.

The document, an amendment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), outlines the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities' commitment to enhancing the state's transportation infrastructure. Key strategic investment areas for the 2024-2027 period include safety, state of good repair, economic vitality, resiliency, and sustainability. The plan aims to foster a modern, resilient, and agile transportation system that supports economic growth, enhances mobility, and improves the quality of life for Alaskans, while adhering to federal requirements and leveraging funding opportunities from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) serves as a comprehensive framework for transportation infrastructure development. It identifies strategic investment areas including safety, state of good repair, economic vitality, resiliency, and sustainability. The plan outlines how the DOT&PF intends to leverage federal funding, particularly from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), to achieve these objectives and enhance the state's transportation system.

This Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for 2024-2027 serves as a strategic roadmap for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, guiding efforts to maintain, enhance, and expand the state's transportation system. It encompasses diverse projects including highway improvements, bridge repairs, waterways initiatives, and public transportation enhancements. The plan prioritizes strategic investment areas such as safety, state of good repair, economic vitality, resiliency, and sustainable transportation, aiming to ensure safety, proper maintenance, and multimodal transportation improvements for the future.