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WEST CHESTER, PA — In Chester County, a pioneering initiative is offering individuals with past justice system involvement a unique opportunity to reshape their futures. The Exit, Enter, Employ—or E3—program, …
Chester County’s E3 Program: A Bridge from Prison to Workforce, Transforming Lives and Strengthening the Economy Read More
ELKTON, MD — In its latest legislative session on March 5, 2024, the County Council of Cecil County enacted two key resolutions that will have significant impacts on public works …
Cecil County Council Boosts Snow Removal Budget, Reappoints Trustee to Public Safety Pension Plan Board Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a remarkable turnaround after nine months of decline, the U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ (WCI) not only swung an upward curve in the last quarter of 2023 …
U.S. Worker Confidence Index Ends 2023 on High Note, Reaching Record Levels Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s labor market kicked off 2024 on a high note, with the state’s unemployment rate holding steady at 3.4% in January while total nonfarm jobs reached a …
Pennsylvania Employment Hits Record High, Unemployment Holds Steady Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a bid to address the escalating need for substance use disorder (SUD) professionals in Pennsylvania, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced an …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Substance Use Disorder Workforce with $18 Million Student Loan Repayment Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a $2.8 million grant program to boost the ranks of Pennsylvania’s direct care workforce. This initiative aims …
Pennsylvania Allocates $2.8M to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce: A Pivotal Investment in Quality of Care Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience amid broader national trends, with the state’s unemployment rate holding steady at a record low of 3.4% in November 2023, according to …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at Record Low, Reflecting Resilient Economy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Retired generals and admirals from the nonprofit organization Mission: Readiness, Brigadier General Laura McHugh of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers have …
Mission: Readiness Report Highlights Military Recruiting Shortfalls and Calls for Increased Investment in Pennsylvania’s Youth Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting employers to a free workshop and breakfast on options for addressing employee childcare.
Employers Invited to Free Workshop on “Childcare: The Workforce Behind the Workforce” by Chester County Economic Development Council Read More
U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has released a statement celebrating the tentative agreements reached by the United Auto Workers (UAW) with Stellantis and General Motors. If approved by UAW …
Fetterman Applauds United Auto Workers’ Historic Agreements with Big 3 Automakers Read More