Job Training programs are also guided by new federal legislation, called the Workforce Investment Act, which combines job training information and resources so that high quality services are available to thousands of Alaska workers who want to advance in the job market.

Job Training provides help to eligible persons with the ultimate goal of moving them into permanent, self-sustaining employment. Grants are available for state vocational education coordination; older worker training; youth employment and training; a program for dislocated workers, and adult and youth training.

Training providers may be state and local governments, public and private nonprofit agencies, Native organizations, community-based organizations, educational agencies, labor organizations, and private-for-profit businesses. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the Job Training programs at the state level.