Lack of childcare forcing women out of workforce
“The labor force is as low as it has been in 33 years for women,” said Jesse McCree, CEO of South Central PA Works – read more on the the drastic decrease of women in the workforce….https://www.cpbj…
Yearly Archives: 2021
SCPa Works to partner with higher education, private sector to develop innovative workforce credentials
From PASSHE press release | June 8, 2021 “Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has announced two partnerships involving State System universities, the private sector, and community agencies are the first recipients of #Prepared4PA grants that support the creation of innovative credentialing programs to help Pennsylvanians advance in their careers…
From CPBJ: Businesses are ready to hit the gas, but recovery is slow due a shortage of workers
From CPBJ: The sharp hiring rebound in March indicated that economic pain from the pandemic continues to decline, but one factor in Lancaster and Lebanon County continues to vex some employers—filling open positions, including part-time jobs. “Global demand, as well as in the U.S…
Re-shaping America’s Workforce Post-COVID: Local Workforce Boards as the Vehicle for Economic Recovery
U.S. Conference of Mayors Advocacy and Policy Committee presents recommendations to Congress and the Biden Administration to implement in the first 100 days to ensure a strong economic recovery for American businesses and workers…