Grant will focus on re-skilling displaced workers into high-priority occupations It was announced this week that SCPa Works, in partnership with other regional partners, has been awarded $575,000 from the PA Department of Labor & Industry to develop a program to serve unemployed and underemployed workers in our region…
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 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…
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…
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%…
[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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
