Job Start

Overview

Want to grow your business?

 Job Start supports small employers by funding new positions. When you create a new job and hire a Temporary Assistance (TA) client, DPA pays you the client’s TA cash benefit. You choose the best-qualified worker from pre-screened, work-ready TA clients, and Job Start helps cover their wages.

Who qualifies?

Job Start is targeted to small businesses and not-for-profit agencies.

Here are just a few reasons why it could be a great fit for you:

• Receive a cash payment each month to offset the costs of creating a new job
• Receive a Job Start payments last 3-6 months – enough time for the new hire to become a productive employee
• Select the new employee from the pre-screened TA clients
• Hire a qualified candidate and let us help remove barriers to help them get started, like childcare and transportation, to give your employee their best opportunity for success

How to sign up

Call your local DPA Work Services provider or email WSTA@alaska.gov for more information

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