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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in January 2025, according to the latest report from the Department of Labor & Industry. This marks a slight rise of …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate at 3.8% in January, Nonfarm Jobs Reach New High Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Career and Leadership Skills Academy, a collaboration between Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers), is doubling its capacity …
Transforming Futures: Pennsylvania Doubles Opportunities for Students to Thrive in Banking Careers Read More
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The Shapiro Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing workforce shortages in critical industries through a targeted $600,000 investment in the Bus Mechanic Apprenticeship Program for Pennsylvania …
Driving Change: Pennsylvania’s $600K Apprenticeship Program Tackles Critical Bus Mechanic Shortages 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 opening of nominations for the prestigious 2025 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence (GASE), an annual initiative …
Shine a Spotlight on Safety: Nominations Open for Pennsylvania’s Prestigious 2025 Workplace Excellence Award Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a recent settlement with Romero Remodeling Company, a Pittsburgh-based construction contractor, following the company’s violation of the …
Cheated Out of Their Rights: Pennsylvania Business Slapped with $144,000 Fine for Worker Misclassification Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding residents who received Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits in 2024 to check their mailboxes and online accounts for …
Your Tax Season Alert: Vital Updates for Pennsylvania UC Recipients and Groundbreaking System Changes You Need to Know 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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is taking bold action to combat its teacher shortage crisis, unveiling a $4.2 million grant opportunity to expand its Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) program. Announced by …
Innovative Apprenticeship Program Tackles Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage Read More