Posted on December 3, 2018
A number of education jobs in Pennsylvania have climbed. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate of 4.1 percent was unchanged from September and remained the lowest rate since July 2000. The Pennsylvania unemployment rate declined by seven-tenths of a percentage point from October 2017. The estimated number of Pennsylvania residents working or looking for work, known as the […]
Posted on November 6, 2018
A new program will connect those seeking manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania. The new apprenticeship program for manufacturing careers has been approved in Lewistown, underscoring the Wolf Administration’s commitment to expanding apprenticeships, increasing the skilled workforce and attracting more businesses to Pennsylvania. The apprenticeship for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters is sponsored by The Mifflin County […]
Posted on November 5, 2018
Many companies are expanding and creating Maryland jobs. In just over one year since the launch of the More Jobs for Marylanders program, 124 companies have indicated that they plan to either locate in Maryland or expand within the state to benefit from the program. Of those companies, which include firms both from Maryland and […]
Posted on November 5, 2018
The number of hospitality jobs in Maryland are climbing, according to recent labor statistics. Maryland added 1,200 jobs in September. Compared with this time last year, Maryland jobs are up by more than 25,000. Further, the state’s preliminary jobs estimate for August was revised upwards by BLS by 1,700 jobs. This increased August’s gain of […]
Posted on October 1, 2018
The city is busy creating more apprenticeship jobs in Maryland. Maryland has reached more than 10,000 registered apprentices currently earning and learning in the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program – the highest participation rate since 2008. The announcement was made during the September meeting of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (MATC), where five new […]
Posted on October 1, 2018
A new workforce site will focus on the creation of Maryland jobs. The Maryland Workforce Expressway, a new website that connects businesses to the full array of state workforce development resources in Maryland. “Our administration is committed to using every resource possible to provide excellent customer service to our citizens,” said Governor Hogan. “This innovative website […]
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 […]
