Key Performance Indicators

Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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Mission

Provide safe and legal working conditions and advance opportunities for employment. Alaska Statute 23.05.010

Key Performance Indicators

• Target: At least 90 percent of Alaska Vocational Technical Center long-term students complete their programs.
• Target: At least 90 percent of Alaska Vocational Technical Center long-term graduates are employed in their area of training.
• Target: Individuals exiting the Vocational Rehabilitation program are employed.

• Target: Requests for reimbursement from the Fishermen"s Fund will be paid within 30 days of receipt.

Performance Detail

Target #1: Three percent reduction in the five-year moving average rate of workplace fatalities per 100,000 employees. Five-Year Average Rate per 100,000 Employees in Occupational Safety and Health Jurisdiction Fiscal Year Yearly Rate Five-Year Average Five-Year Avg. % Change FY 2024 1.51 .81 -9 FY 2023 .93 .89 -6.3% FY 2022 .96 .95 -5% FY 2021 1.34 1 +17% FY 2020 .31 .85 -5.6 FY 2019 .91 .9 0% Analysis of results and challenges: This statistic is calculated using workplace fatality reports submitted to the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) section as well as employment statistics maintained by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development"s Labor Market Information section. In FY 2024, there was an average of 330,717 employees and five (5) fatalities, resulting in a 1.51 percent fatality rate. The five-year moving average has decreased by 9 percent, therefore, AKOSH had achieved the three percent target reduction achievements in the five-year moving average. AKOSH will continue to work to reduce workplace fatalities through a combination of consultation and enforcement activities targeted on eliminating the most prevalent causes of fatalities in industries with high fatality rates. Related links: Workplace Fatality Statistics Target Last Modified: 11/14/2024

Target #2: Two percent per year reduction in the rate of workplace lost time injuries and illnesses per 100 employees. Methodology: Rates are calculated for the state fiscal year as of June 30. Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2024 Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) witnessed a continued decrease in the total number of lost time incidents. Statistics for workplace lost time injuries and illnesses are slowly returning to pre-COVID rates. In comparison to previous year, AKOSH achieved a decrease in the rate of workplace lost time injuries and illnesses per 100 employees. AKOSH is committed to reducing illnesses and injuries by targeting consultation and enforcement efforts on the causes of lost work illnesses and injuries in all industries across Alaska. Related links: OSHA jurisdiction Alaska nonfatal injury and illness statistics Target Last Modified: 11/14/2024

Target #1: At least 90 percent of Alaska Vocational Technical Center long-term students complete their programs. Methodology: Data for each student is maintained in a student database system. Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) has maintained national accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education (COE) since 1997. The COE accreditation standard is 60% of students complete the program, AVTEC far exceeds that standard. Target Last Modified: 11/15/2024

Target #2: At least 90 percent of Alaska Vocational Technical Center long-term graduates are employed in their area of training. Methodology: The AVTEC Career Counselor maintains contact with graduates from Council on Occupational Education (COE) programs for one year following completion of training to gather employment information. This information is reported to COE, the national accrediting council for AVTEC. Placement data lags by one year and is available each July of the following year of completion. Analysis of results and challenges: Per COE accreditation standards placement rates are not finalized until December of the calendar year following the year after graduation. Therefore, students graduating in FY24, placement rates are not considered finalized until December 2025. We are currently at 82% and have 14 months to see that percentage rise. FY2023 is finalized in December 2024. We have 2 months to see that percentage rise. FY22 and prior is finalized so I did not address it. An ongoing challenge is finding students who want to work in the career field in which they train. We often see the trend of students who come to programs to “kick the tires” and see if they are interested. No harm in that, but that can affect the placement rates of some of our programs. Target Last Modified: 11/15/2024

Target #3: Individuals exiting the Vocational Rehabilitation program are employed. Methodology: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Management Information System. Analysis of results and challenges: In order to be considered a successful closure when exiting the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), an individual must obtain competitive integrated employment and maintain that employment for a minimum of 90 days. In FY2024 the number of individuals who maintained competitive integrated employment increased to 320, including 260 in the private sector; 53 in Federal, State or Local Government; and 7 who were self-employed. Federal Common Performance Measures rate a state"s success based upon employment retention and median wages at second quarter after exit and employment retention at fourth quarter after exit. DVR continues to place a heightened emphasis on the quality and appropriateness of an employment outcome rather than the number of individuals exiting the program to encourage long-term employment opportunities for clients. DVR has seen the quality and retention of an individual"s employment to continue increase as shown by the increase in average wages at exit. Related links: Vocational Rehabilitation Target Last Modified: 11/14/2024

Target #1: Requests for reimbursement from the Fishermen"s Fund will be paid within 30 days of receipt. Methodology: Includes new and existing claims that have been found eligible for Fish Fund benefits and were processed. Average Number of Days to Process a Fishermen"s Fund Claim Fiscal Year # of claims paid FY 2024 145 FY 2023 208 FY 2022 150 FY 2021 143 FY 2020 197 FY 2019 230 Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2024, the number of claims received by the Fishermen"s Fund totaled 183. Of the 183 claims, 148 were approved for benefits (145 by fund administration and 3 by the Fishermen"s Fund Council). The Fund paid benefits for 105 claims within 30 days and 40 claims were paid beyond 30 days. There were 40 claims paid 30 days or more after receipt. The average number of days from filed petition for benefits to approval on claims approved by the fund administration was 35 days. Target Last Modified: 11/14/2024

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