Chester County News and Community Website
HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s HIRE Committee, established under Governor Josh Shapiro’s executive order in May 2024, has reported significant progress in its mission to create a competitive, …
Building a Better Pennsylvania: Shapiro Administration Drives Workforce Transformation with Bold HIRE Committee Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a $1,325,699 investment to fund Penn State University’s Agricultural Workforce Development Project. This initiative, part of the …
Driving Agriculture Forward: Pennsylvania Invests $1.3M in Workforce Excellence Initiative Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the successes of its PA CareerLink® Awareness Days initiative, which linked nearly 5,000 Pennsylvanians with hundreds of …
Life-Changing Job Fairs Help Thousands of Pennsylvanians Land Careers—Is Your Opportunity Next? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has allocated $592,000 in grants to three organizations to advance the Veterans Employment Program (VEP). This initiative aims to …
Pennsylvania’s $592K Boost to Veterans: Transforming Lives, Building Careers, Securing Futures Read More
TREVOSE, PA — In a significant development aimed at enhancing job accessibility throughout the region, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker, alongside local dignitaries, this week …
Discover the Game-Changing Mobile Job Center Revolutionizing Career Access in Bucks County Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Stephanie Smith, Workforce Development Manager at the Chester County Department of Workforce Development (DWD), has been awarded the prestigious Workforce Phoenix Award by the Pennsylvania Workforce …
Chester County’s Stephanie Smith Honored with Workforce Phoenix Award Read More HARRISBURG, PA — To streamline the unemployment compensation (UC) claims process, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has unveiled a new initiative to make identity verification more accessible …
Pennsylvania Enhances Unemployment Claims Process with New ID Verification Kiosks Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a dramatic reduction in wait times for Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimants seeking assistance via the department’s helpline. Secretary …
Pennsylvania Unemployment Claim Wait Times See Dramatic Drop Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A groundbreaking initiative in Pennsylvania is poised to revolutionize the way Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimants receive assistance while simultaneously providing valuable job experience to individuals with disabilities.
Revolutionizing Unemployment Assistance: A Fresh Approach in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an exciting move that stands to benefit thousands of public servants across the state, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has joined forces with York College of Pennsylvania. …
A Boost for Public Servants: Pennsylvania Teams Up with York College to Offer Tuition Discounts Read More