Alaska Reemployment, Election to Either Receive Reemployment Benefits OR Waive Reemployment Benefits and Receive a Job Dislocation Benefit Instead, is a program offered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This program allows individuals who have become unemployed or who have experienced a reduction in wages due to a plant closure, relocation, or similar economic event to elect to receive either reemployment benefits or waive those benefits and receive a Job Dislocation Benefit instead. The two types of benefits available are: 1. Reemployment Benefits: These are benefits that are available to individuals who are eligible and actively seeking employment. The benefits include: -Up to 26 weeks of reemployment assistance -Job search and relocation assistance -Career counseling and job placement assistance 2. Job Dislocation Benefit: This is a one-time payment available to individuals who have experienced a job loss due to a plant closure, relocation, or similar economic event. The benefit is intended to help individuals transition to a new job or career. The benefit includes: -Up to $5,000 for job search and relocation expenses -Up to $1,000 for skills training or educational expenses -Up to $2,000 for other expenses related to the job loss, such as a security deposit or utility connection fees.