Alaska’s Fidelity Bonding Program is an initiative led by the Division of Employment and Training Services (DETS) at the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The Fidelity Bonding Program provides no-cost, no-deductible bonding for at-risk job seekers to overcome barriers to employment, and helps alleviate employer concerns about hiring at-risk job applicants. At-risk individuals may be ex-offenders, including anyone with a record of arrest, conviction or imprisonment, and anyone who has ever been on probation or parole. The no-cost, no-deductible bond covers the employer for any loss due to work-related employee theft or dishonesty. The bond can apply to any Alaskan full or part-time, permanent or temporary job where federal taxes are automatically deducted from the employee’s pay. There are no required forms or other paperwork to sign, and the bond is typically issued immediately upon hire. The Division of Employment and Training Services (DETS) works with businesses and industries to build a trained and prepared workforce by providing labor exchange, employment and training services, and unemployment insurance to Alaskans and Alaska businesses, thereby advancing opportunities for employment and economic stability for communities in Alaska. For more information on the Fidelity Bonding Program, please contact the DETS.