Posted on October 1, 2018
The latest labor statistics demonstrate that administrative jobs in Maryland have been added. Maryland added 7,900 private jobs in August. Compared with this time last year, private sector employment is up by 26,000 jobs, for an over-the-year increase of 1.2 percent. Total employment increased in Maryland by 4,600 jobs in August, with gains across several […]
Posted on September 3, 2018
A visit to a local company by city officials is highlighting the importance of continued creation of STEM jobs in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak, L&I Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani and Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary Carol Kilko visited KCF Technologies in State College, highlighting Governor […]
Posted on September 3, 2018
An improved career system will link job seekers to Pennsylvania jobs. The PA CareerLink system that will result in an effective one-stop shop for Pennsylvania job seekers and employers. “I continually see firsthand the positive results that growing employers can attain when partnering with PA CareerLink to connect with a well-skilled workforce,” said Secretary Oleksiak. “Governor Tom Wolf […]
Posted on August 30, 2018
New labor statistics show that Pennsylvania leisure jobs have been added. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point from June to 4.2 percent, the lowest rate since it was matched in May 2007. Over the year, the Pennsylvania unemployment rate declined by six-tenths of a percentage point. The estimated number of Pennsylvania residents […]
Posted on July 31, 2018
One company is adding more manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania. East Penn Manufacturing plans to hire more than 50 local workers. “Businesses like East Penn Manufacturing, that are continually growing and expanding in Pennsylvania, need access to a well-skilled workforce,” said Secretary Jerry Oleksiak. “It’s great to hear that job placement services provided through PA CareerLink Berks County are […]
Posted on July 31, 2018
New labor statistics show that education jobs in Pennsylvania are ballooning. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point from May to 4.3 percent, the lowest rate in 11 years (June 2007). The commonwealth’s rate remained above the U.S. rate, which rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.0 percent. Over the year, […]
Posted on July 31, 2018
Internship programs are helping to boost some Pennsylvania jobs. Summer internship programs in Allentown that received funding to provide work experience opportunities for youth and young adults to develop the job skills needed to succeed in today’s 21st century economy. “These internship programs are helping more than 570 young adults develop the job skills needed […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
A new grant is going towards funding of teaching jobs in Pennsylvania. Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani recently toured New Concept Technology in Emigsville and announced details of a $35,000 Teacher in the Workplace grant award. The grant will provide West Shore School District educators with the real-world workplace […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
A local engineering program is busy connecting apprentices with engineering jobs in Pennsylvania. Elsner Engineering Works, Inc.’s apprenticeship program provides the opportunity for job seekers to earn while they learn, and allows the company to help meet their employment needs,” said Cipriani. “Employers across the commonwealth need trained and skilled workers, and Governor Wolf’s PAsmart proposal will work […]
Posted on July 6, 2018
The number of construction jobs in Pennsylvania are growing, according to recent labor statistics. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point from April to 4.5 percent, the lowest rate since September 2007. This was the second monthly decrease in the rate after 10 consecutive months at 4.8 percent. The commonwealth’s rate remained above […]
