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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced an investment of nearly $2.4 million to bolster career preparedness for high school students across the Commonwealth. …
Pennsylvania Invests $2.4 Million to Strengthen Career Pathways for High School Students Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) have approved an 8.67% reduction in loss costs, a key component used to determine …
Pennsylvania Cuts Workers’ Comp Costs by 8.67%, Boosting Relief for Businesses and Safeguards for Workers Read More 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