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Yearly Archives: 2018

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Government Efforts Towards Improving STEM and CTE Education

Government Efforts Towards Improving STEM and CTE Education

Written By: Carissa Gurgul This past April, the House Education Committee announced the advancement of nine bills intended to further career and technical education within the state of Pennsylvania, a response to gathered data showing need for improvement…

13 Dec 2018
Are Ex-Prisoners the Answer to Employee Shortages in the Workforce?

Are Ex-Prisoners the Answer to Employee Shortages in the Workforce?

Written By: Carissa Gurgul In a time of record low unemployment, there have been shortages in the workforce, where employers often struggle finding applicants for open job positions.  Dropping from 6.6 to 1…

28 Nov 2018
Best and Worst Job Markets in the United States

Best and Worst Job Markets in the United States

Written By: Carissa Gurgul According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data release in August 2018, the list of towns with the lowest unemployment rates in the United States show that five are in Iowa, one having the lowest in the country – Ames, Iowa with 1.7%…

14 Nov 2018
$2.5 Million Available to Connect Teachers and Local Employers

$2.5 Million Available to Connect Teachers and Local Employers

[PRESS RELEASE] Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that $2.5 million is available for Teacher in the Workplace grants that will partner school districts with local businesses, resulting in new career opportunities for students…

25 Oct 2018
Highlights from PA Chamber’s 28th annual economic survey

Highlights from PA Chamber’s 28th annual economic survey

Survey shows workforce challenges are top of mind for many employers Conducted by Susquehanna Polling and Research, Inc., the 28th Annual Pennsylvania Economic Survey includes interviews with 650 Pennsylvania employers and management ­level employees, including 325 interviews with members of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry…

24 Oct 2018
Global Manufacturing

Global Manufacturing

Written By: Carissa Gurgul Within the past few decades, the United States has seen a growth in manufacturing as a result of various factors, such as a stronger economy and tax policies…

11 Oct 2018
Income Variations

Income Variations

Written By: Carissa Gurgul Different geographical locations often vary in total income of employees.  Not only straight-forward earnings, but the cost of living, taxes, and much more comes into play…

27 Sep 2018
Business Should Pay Attention to the Black Communities’ Growth in the Cities

Business Should Pay Attention to the Black Communities’ Growth in the Cities

Dr. Andre Perry, D.M. Rubenstein Fellow at Brookings Institution, says researchers and advocates have to quit “begging (STEM) companies to let black people in the door” (Clusters of black STEM graduates offer a map for future investment). Dr…

18 Sep 2018
Department of Labor Increases the Funding for Apprenticeships

Department of Labor Increases the Funding for Apprenticeships

As of June 15, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order “Expanding Apprenticeships in America”  [National Skills Coalition], which is an initiative to advance apprenticeships nationwide. The resulting funding opportunities will accelerate the expansion of apprenticeships to new industry sectors, and increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans…

16 Aug 2018
SCPa Works Welcomes two new Industry Specialists to the team!

SCPa Works Welcomes two new Industry Specialists to the team!

The organization adds two new members to its Business Services team! Both Matthew Ross and Cynthia Picht have years of experience in the most demanding industries in the South Central Pennsylvania Region…

13 Aug 2018
First Lady Frances Wolf visits SCPa Works summer STEM camp at Harrisburg University

First Lady Frances Wolf visits SCPa Works summer STEM camp at Harrisburg University

SCPa Works’ summer programs focus on STEM, computer science skills SCPa Works’ partnership with Harrisburg University to create STEM Exploration Summer Camps has been a tremendous success…

03 Aug 2018
Job Market Too Tight? Not According to Fed Chairman

Job Market Too Tight? Not According to Fed Chairman

Written By: Carissa Gurgul According to the article Fed’s Powell says jobs market not too tight, repeats case for gradual rate hikes by Lindsay Dunsmuir, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell predicts that the unemployment rate will continue to decrease while wages stay moderate…

02 Aug 2018
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