Employment Services for People with Disabilities
Alaska Job Center Network (AJCN)
If you are ready to begin looking for a job, we recommend using your nearest Job Center to begin your search. The Alaska Job Center Network can provide assistance to job seekers who experience a variety of barriers to employment. For more information and to find your nearest job center try using their website at http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/
If openings, go to the page on resources and links and check out the job resources we have listed.
The State of Alaska has also been able to hire a group of folks called Disability Program Navigators who can also assist you. For more information about the DPN's see the attached information or you can contact the Navigator in your area.
Disability Program Navigator Factsheet
Gambell Job Center in Anchorage - Mark Washburn - mark_washburn@labor.state.ak.us Phone: 269-6424
Muldoon Job Center in Anchorage
Mike Walker
E-mail: michael_walker@labor.state.ak.us
Phone: 907-269-0035
Mat-Su Job Center in Wasilla
Jim Easter
E-mail: james_easter@labor.state.ak.us
Phone: 907-352-2509
Peninsula Job Center in Kenai
Susan Novak
E-mail: susan_novak@labor.state.ak.us
Phone: 907-283-2914
Fairbanks Job Center in Fairbanks
Tonja Horn
E-mail: tonja_horn@labor.state.ak.us
Phone: 907-451-5966
Juneau Job Center in Juneau
Danielle Diamond
E-mail: danielle_diamond@labor.state.ak.us
Phone: 907-465-4577
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a federally funded program to assist people with disabilities to access and maintain employment. DVR offers a variety of services and supports. Their site offers detailed information about their services and how to access them. http://labor.state.ak.us/dvr/disable.htm
Customized Employment Grant (CEG)
The Customized Employment Grant or CEG is a special project of Vocational Rehabilitation. If you live in Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Kenai or the Matsu Valley, they have staff available to assist people who need assistance to customize a job to your specific needs. Their web page has information available to describe this project and how to get involved. http://labor.state.ak.us/dvr/ceg.htm