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WEST CHESTER, PA — The PA CareerLink-Chester County, in partnership with the Chester County Workforce Development Board, is hosting a job and career fair on Thursday, September 22, with a …
Chester County to Host Human Services and Behavioral Health Job Fair Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier joined labor leaders and legislators Thursday to reflect on Pennsylvania’s strong economy, declining unemployment rate and opportunity for policies …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Is Lowest in 16 Years Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, is applauding the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s decision to end waitlists for all significantly disabled and non-significantly disabled individuals seeking …
Shusterman Applauds End to Waitlists for Vocational Rehabilitation Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier recently announced four Clean Energy Workforce Development grants for projects that will identify individual employer and collective industry …
Commonwealth Announces Recipients of Clean-Energy Sector Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced $800,000 in state funding to four workforce development projects as part of the Veterans Employment Program (VEP), helping to connect veterans …
$800,000 Awarded for Veteran Employment Support After Service in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced that Pennsylvania was awarded $6.8 million in grant funding to help promote equitable access to our state Unemployment Compensation system.
$6.8 Million Awarded to Promote Equitable Access to Unemployment Compensation Claims in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced recently nearly $4.8 million in PAsmart Industry Partnership Grants distributed among 26 recipients with innovative plans to meet local and regional workforce needs.
$4.8 Million in Industry Partnership Grants Announced in Pennsylvania Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier is urging eligible local workforce development boards (LWBDs) to apply for $3.3 million in new Business-Education Partnership (BEP) …
$3.3 Million in Grants Available to Connect Businesses and Schools, Boost Job Training Opportunities Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — With federal unemployment benefits ending for 558,000 Pennsylvanians on Saturday, Sept. 4, other support programs are available to provide help, announced Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) …
Help Available as Federal Unemployment Benefits End Saturday Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Sheila Ireland this week reminded Pennsylvanians that more than 5,000 free unique virtual training modules are …
Commonwealth Providing New Free Virtual Job Training Programs Through PA CareerLink Read More