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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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two key labor bills on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The bills, H.B. 1449 and H.B. 1465, will now go to the state …
Pennsylvania House Passes Key Labor Bills: Strengthening Workforce and Infrastructure Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, along with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and other key figures, highlighted the economic benefits of the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) in …
Philadelphia to Become National Leader in Clean Energy with New Hydrogen Hub Read More
In today’s dynamic work environment, the importance of workplace benefits for parents cannot be overstated. Parents constitute a significant portion of our workforce, and their unique needs require thoughtful attention …
4 Workplace Benefits that Support Parents Read More