More than $2T in third stimulus bill to respond to COVID-19 Last week, President Trump a historic $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package in an attempt to alleviate and mitigate the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the third COVID-19 related legislation passed by Congress…
Research from Politico: Who is most at risk in the coronavirus crisis: 24 million of the lowest-income workers “First, we looked at the bottom quarter of earners — people in jobs that pay less than $35,000 a year…
Changes in our labor market are difficult to predict, but provide glimpse of valuable skills As a workforce development board responsible for impactful investment in our region’s labor market, it is important for our organization to take a critical look at the rapid changes in the composition, structure and trends…
Investing in demand-driven, high-growth occupations is key As the region’s unemployment rate continues to drop, there are more jobs unfilled than there are workers to fill them…
$250,000 to support SCPa Works partnership with Manufacturers’ Association Building on his plan to expand job training for Pennsylvanians, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $1 million in the first PAsmart Apprenticeship and Next Generation Industry Partnerships grants for south central Pennsylvania…
SCPa Works is now seeking RFPs for TANF & WIOA Youth Services! Click HERE for more information…
Employment increases by 304,000 in January, unemployment rate at 4% Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 304,000 in January, and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on February 1…
Funds will support college and career readiness initiatives in the region South Central PA Works was awarded $135,000 in funds through the Business-Education Partnership program to support stronger connections between industry and education. Governor Wolf recently announced more than $2…
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…
[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…
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…
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…
