Posted on March 4, 2018
An ongoing tour is highlighting the growth of a talented market for Pennsylvania jobs. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Executive Director for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) David DeNotaris is continuing the Wolf Administration’s ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour at Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Langhorne. DeNotaris highlighted work-based learning experience (WBLE) opportunities which helps […]
Posted on February 4, 2018
The newest labor statistics show that hospitality jobs in Pennsylvania are growing. Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for December 2017. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point from November to 4.7 percent, the first monthly increase since May 2017. The commonwealth’s rate remained above […]
Posted on February 4, 2018
The newest labor statistics show that education jobs in Maryland have been added. Though Maryland jobs decreased by 20,200 in December, the unemployment rate, currently at 4.0 percent, remains below the national average of 4.1 percent. Since December 2016, jobs are up by 31,400, an over-the-year change of 1.1 percent. Last month, job gains were […]
Posted on February 4, 2018
Many more Maryland apprentice jobs may be added thanks to a new partnership. The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) has been added to the Maryland Apprenticeship Ambassador Program, an incentive program that raises awareness about registered apprenticeships and encourages job seekers and businesses to engage in apprenticeship opportunities. Believing apprenticeship to be Maryland’s premiere workforce solution, […]
Posted on January 2, 2018
More Maryland jobs have grown, according to recent labor statistics. Maryland added 5,400 jobs over-the-month. November is the seventh month this year to post such gains. Maryland’s unemployment rate, currently at 3.9 percent, remains at pre-recession rates and once again falls below the national average of 4.1 percent. “Job creation and economic growth are vitally […]
Posted on January 2, 2018
A number of apprenticeships are boost Pennsylvania jobs. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani continued the Wolf Administration’s ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour and announced a new apprenticeship training program at Penn College of Technology in Williamsport as part of National Apprenticeship Week. “The Wolf Administration supports the […]
Posted on January 2, 2018
The new labor statistics show that Pennsylvania hospitality jobs are declining. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point in November to 4.6 percent, the lowest rate since September 2007. This was the fourth consecutive monthly decline of one-tenth of a percentage point. The commonwealth’s rate remained above that of the United States, […]
Posted on December 5, 2017
A new app is connecting job seekers with disabilities to Pennsylvania jobs. The new ‘PA Planning for the Future Checklist’ app will help students with disabilities transition from high school to employment and find jobs that pay. The new app supports Pennsylvania students with disabilities as they prepare for employment, continuing education and further inclusion […]
Posted on December 5, 2017
New labor statistics show that Pennsylvania trade jobs have declined. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point in October to 4.7 percent, its lowest rate in nearly 10 years. The last time the rate was 4.7 percent was in November 2007. The commonwealth’s rate remained above that of the United States, which […]
Posted on December 5, 2017
A new training program is connecting workers with Pennsylvania jobs. The state announced a new apprenticeship training program at Penn College of Technology in Williamsport as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The Wolf Administration supports the growth and expansion of apprenticeship programs as a viable way to develop a pool of high-skilled, qualified talent for […]
