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 […]
Posted on June 5, 2018
One company is expanding and creating more food service jobs in Pennsylvania. Gobble Inc. is preparing to build a new distribution facility in Lancaster County and hire up to 200 employees. “Businesses like Gobble are growing in Pennsylvania and we need a skilled workforce to meet that demand so our economy can thrive,” said Secretary […]
Posted on June 5, 2018
The number of Pennsylvania jobs has climbed, according to recent labor statistics. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for April 2018. As unemployment declined, the number of jobs in the commonwealth reached a record high for the thirteenth consecutive month. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage […]
Posted on June 4, 2018
The city is creating new investments to boost Pennsylvania STEM jobs. Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary Eileen Cipriani visited the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC) in Scranton, followed by a tour of one of the school’s co-op programs at Gibbons Ford in Dickson City. The tour highlighted Gov. Tom Wolf’s PAsmart proposal to prepare students […]
Posted on May 2, 2018
The latest labor statistics show that education jobs in Pennsylvania have been added. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained at 4.8 percent in March. The rate has been 4.8 percent for ten consecutive months. The commonwealth’s rate stayed above the U.S. rate of 4.1 percent, which was also unchanged from February. Since March 2017, the Pennsylvania unemployment […]
Posted on May 2, 2018
New pathways and career opportunities for students center around CAD jobs in Pennsylvania. Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani visited the Hazleton Area Career Center and highlighted Governor Tom Wolf’s PAsmart proposal to boost opportunities for career and technical education (CTE) and career pathways to provide students with the skills they need […]
Posted on May 2, 2018
One company is expanding and creating more distribution jobs in Pennsylvania. Gobble Inc. has plans to build a new distribution facility in Lancaster County and hire up to 200 employees. “Businesses like Gobble are growing in Pennsylvania and we need a skilled workforce to meet that demand so our economy can thrive,” said Secretary Jerry […]
