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 […]
Posted on April 3, 2018
The number of youth jobs in Pennsylvania will possibly grow due to new initiatives. Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak highlighted the importance of Governor Tom Wolf’s PAsmart initiative to promote 21st century jobs and skills training during a Youth Day Summit at Dixon University Center in Harrisburg. “Ensuring that workers have the training […]
Posted on April 3, 2018
The number of Pennsylvania jobs in education have grown, according to recent labor statistics. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has been 4.8 percent for nine consecutive months. The commonwealth’s rate stayed above the U.S. rate of 4.1 percent, which was also unchanged in February. Since February 2017, the Pennsylvania unemployment rate declined by three-tenths of a percentage […]
Posted on March 28, 2018
New labor statistics have been released, and they demonstrate that retail jobs in Maryland have grown. Though Maryland jobs decreased by 3,200 in February, total and private employment are up over-the-year at 4,000 and 5,500 jobs, respectively. Further, January’s preliminary jobs estimate as reported by BLS was revised upward by 1,900 jobs, to a gain […]
Posted on March 4, 2018
A new report highlights the impact of an important initiative on Maryland jobs. The 2017 EARN Maryland Annual Report highlights the program’s profound impact on the state’s business community. EARN Maryland is an industry-led initiative that helps businesses cultivate the skilled workforce they need to compete while helping prepare Marylanders for meaningful careers. In a recent study […]
Posted on March 4, 2018
More and more apprenticeships for Pennsylvania jobs are being created. Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani continued the ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour today by announcing new opportunities for workers to get job skills training through expanded apprenticeships at Penn United Technologies Inc. in Butler County. “Businesses are growing across Pennsylvania […]
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 […]
