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Posted on October 3, 2017
The Jobs that Pay tour is helping highlight the success of STEM jobs in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani continued the Wolf Administration’s ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour to highlight science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs and apprenticeship opportunities during a visit to Phoenix Contact USA in […]
Posted on September 10, 2017
A new labor report shows that Pennsylvania jobs were added last month. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged in July at 5.0 percent. This was the second consecutive month with no change. The commonwealth’s rate remained above that of the United States, which was down one-tenth of a percentage point from June to 4.3 percent. Over […]
Posted on August 30, 2017
The state labor department is cautioning employers about hiring for Maryland contractor jobs. As clean-up begins on Kent Island following a recent tornado, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation reminds residents to exercise caution in hiring contractors for repair work. The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing and Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), […]
Posted on August 30, 2017
The latest labor statistics show that Maryland education jobs have been created. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 11,500 private sector jobs over-the-month, an increase more than double the national rate of growth. Since January 2015, Maryland has gained 110,800 jobs, with 800 total jobs added from June to July. “Maryland’s job growth […]
Posted on August 7, 2017
New labor statistics show how Maryland finance jobs have grown. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 13,300 total jobs over-the-month. The private sector added 9,400 jobs. Since January 2015, Maryland has gained 106,700 jobs. Maryland’s June unemployment […]
Posted on August 7, 2017
Data analysis of labor market info shows that education jobs in Pennsylvania have declined. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month, remaining at 5.0 percent in June. The commonwealth’s rate remained above that of the United States (4.4 percent), which was up one-tenth of a percentage point from May. Over the year, the Pennsylvania […]
Posted on August 1, 2017
The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding a round of funding to help West Virginia jobs to aid recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Labor approved a National Dislocated Worker Grant for $3.5 million to create about 250 disaster relief jobs to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts in response to damage in 18 West Virginia counties […]
Posted on July 5, 2017
The number of mining jobs in Maryland have grown, according to recent labor statistics. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data earlier today. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s job totals decreased by 1,600 jobs in May, a decrease of 0.1%. Public sector jobs decreased […]
Posted on July 5, 2017
A new program is putting the spotlight on the visually impaired and Pennsylvania jobs. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation kicked off the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services’ Junior Summer Academy this week for students who are blind or visually impaired. This new five-day program, which runs June 21 […]
Posted on July 5, 2017
The number of construction jobs in Pennsylvania have dropped. According to labor statistics, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point from April to 5.0 percent. This was the second monthly increase following four consecutive declines. The commonwealth’s rate remained above that of the United States (4.3%), which decreased one-tenth of a percentage point […]