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Dec 19, 2024

Shapiro Administration invests nearly $5M in workforce, industry

Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker said Industry Partnerships highlight the Shapiro Administration’s investments in Pennsylvania’s workforce.

The City of Allentown is offering $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Dec 4, 2024

PPL Foundation awards educational grants in eastern Pa.

Grants have been awarded to nonprofit organizations across eastern Pennsylvania as part of the PPL Foundation’s 2024 Energizing Education grants. 

Nov 15, 2024

Pa. unemployment rate remains well below national average

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% in October, the Department of Labor & Industry announced on Friday.

Nov 7, 2024

PHEAA expands programs of career study

The Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program has been expanded by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

Nov 6, 2024

Berks, Lehigh projects receive new funding from Shapiro Administration

Projects in Berks and Lehigh counties are among the more than 400 across Pennsylvania to receive new funding, Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced.

Oct 23, 2024

Pa. businesses encouraged to use new tax credits

Pennsylvania businesses are being encouraged to use new tax credits for matching contributions to employees’ savings programs.

Oct 22, 2024

Pa.’s new investment in manufacturing careers will impact Lehigh Valley schools

Pennsylvania has announced a new investment in manufacturing careers.

Oct 18, 2024

USDA partnering with Pa. farmers, small businesses to create jobs, lower energy costs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with farmers and small business owners to expand access to clean energy, create jobs and help lower their energy bills.

Oct 18, 2024

Pa. unemployment remains below national average; non-farm jobs reach record high

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remains at 3.4% in September, while the total number of non-farm jobs reached a record high for the 14th straight month.

Oct 18, 2024

New Pa. program investing in workers with disabilities

L&I Secretary Nancy Walker announced a new program to aid Pennsylvania workers with disabilities has been launched by the Department of Labor & Industry.

Oct 16, 2024

LV Chamber partnering with E-town College for tuition discount

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies on a tuition discount.

Oct 11, 2024

PASSHE seeks to maintain tuition freeze; appoints chancellor

The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education have announced two actions impacting universities and colleges in the commonwealth.