Like the rest of the state and the country, the situation remains dire for the retail, restaurant, hospitality, accommodation, tourism and recreation sectors. Industries that are hiring include healthcare, construction, warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, all of which were having problems finding workers before the pandemic.

Some central Pennsylvania manufacturers are diversifying or localizing their supply chains in the wake of pandemic disruptions. Others face minimal challenges in that area but are dealing with another problem: lack of employees.