Rohrer Bus, a school transportation company, is hoping to recruit drivers by holding a Test-Drive event Saturday.
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Apprenticeship programs are on the rise and the state is investing
Apprenticeship programs are growing across the state to help students earn while they learn and provide employers with a stream of workers they need. Thursday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced awards totaling more than $11 million for 26 apprenticeship programs for occupations in agriculture, manufacturing, health care, IT, education, human services, building trades and more. “Apprenticeships ...
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COVID-19’s impact on long-term care hiring continues to worsen according to new PHCA survey
A recent survey of 18 Pennsylvania-based nursing homes, assisted living communities and personal care homes showed that respondents lost 18% of their workforce as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Harrisburg pre-apprenticeship program awarded $270,000
A Harrisburg-based pre-apprenticeship program that prepares students for manufacturing and trade careers received $270,000 from the state Department of Community and Economic Development.
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NFIB: Unfilled job openings a major problem for small business
A recent report by the National Federation of Independent Businesses shows a record number of small business owners reporting unfilled job openings.
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Purina to invest $167 million in Cumberland County factory, add 94 jobs
Nestle Purina intends to expand its Cumberland County operations with a $167 million investment in new processing and packaging lines at its Hampden Township manufacturing plant.
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Giant to increase workforce by 3,000
Carlisle-based The Giant Company plans to increase its workforce by 3,000 people in the coming weeks.
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Rite Aid to hire 5,000 associates in response to COVID-19
Rite Aid plans to hire 5,000 new associates for full- and part-time positions at its stores and distribution centers.
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Workforce plan expects growth in health care, construction jobs; decline in manufacturing
From now until Jan. 21, state officials are accepting comments for Gov. Tom Wolf’s federally mandated four-year workforce development plan, which seeks to coordinate the efforts of the state's educational institutions, economic development programs and employers of the region’s major industries to create a pathway to optimal employment.
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Christopher Donchak: Making connections at Penn State
Christopher Donchak’s passion is connecting with other people. It’s what led him to obtain master’s degrees in psychology and human resources management.
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Think interest rates are low now? Just wait
Do you remember when banks used to pay a reasonable sum for cash deposits? It may seem like quite a while ago, but money market investments used to yield between 3% and 4% while a 13 month CD could earn you a whopping 4.5% or even 5%.
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The hiring game has changed. Here’s what you need to know.
The latest employment news — and what it might mean with the ongoing pressures for finding workers — reinforces something that James Carchidi says hasn’t been new for a long time.
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