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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Works has been awarded a $392,572 PAsmart grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to develop CyberPath PA, a new registered apprenticeship program aimed at …
Philadelphia Works Secures Nearly $400K Grant to Launch Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY Work summer employment program, which is …
Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is urging residents to follow key best practices when filing for Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits, aiming to reduce delays …
Pennsylvania Labor Department Urges Best Practices for Smooth Unemployment Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This initiative aims to …
OSHA Renews National Initiative to Prevent Amputations in Manufacturing Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9 percent in May 2025, according to the latest report released by the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I). The state’s jobless …
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.9 Percent Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $7.76 million investment to bolster Pennsylvania’s teaching workforce through expanded teacher apprenticeship programs. This initiative, funded entirely by the Workforce Innovation and …
Pennsylvania’s $7.76M Push to Solve Teacher Shortages & Empower Educators Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) have introduced a new initiative allowing residents to receive on-the-spot birth certificates at PA CareerLink® locations. …
Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Provide On-the-Spot Birth Certificates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has reported that the state’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8 percent in March 2025, remaining below the national …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Steady in March Amid Record Job Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of Administration (OA) and Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) have introduced a pilot program aimed at recruiting and retaining bilingual employees to expand …
Pennsylvania Launches Pilot Program to Recruit and Retain Bilingual Employees Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the resolution of a significant labor law violation case, securing judgments totaling $74,249.66 against Warm Hearts Home …
Pennsylvania Secures $74,000 Judgment Against Home Care Agency Over Wage Theft Read More