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L&I

Jan 14, 2025

Shapiro Administration announces investment to address education workforce shortage 

Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker said the Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship program is a Pennsylvania solution to the teacher shortages nationwide.

Jan 6, 2025

Lehigh, Montgomery counties receiving state investment for building and construction jobs

Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker said the Shapiro Administration's latest investment will help equip workers with the skills required for in-demand jobs.

Dec 20, 2024

Pa. unemployment rises slightly but remains well below U.S. average

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose slightly in November to 3.5%, but the commonwealth’s rate remained well below the national average of 4.2%.

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.

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

Training series launched to address workforce impacts of opioid crisis

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced Wednesday the launch of the “Recovery Coach Workforce Education Series.” 

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.

Sep 23, 2024

Keystone Research Center sees more good news on Pa. jobs front

Pennsylvania’s job market is maintaining momentum, the Keystone Research Center said.

Sep 19, 2024

L&I grant engages Pa. businesses in creating apprenticeship opportunities

Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker said this PAsmart grant will engage Pennsylvania businesses in creating more apprenticeship opportunities.

Aug 16, 2024

Pa. nonfarm jobs reach record high for 12th straight month

Pennsylvania’s nonfarm jobs in July marked the 12th straight month at a record high, and the state’s unemployment rate remained at 3.4%.

Aug 15, 2024

PA CareerLink schedules job fairs across Pennsylvania

A campaign to encourage Pennsylvania workers and local employers to engage with the services available through PA CareerLink was launched by the Department of Labor & Industry.