The Workforce Board of the Lehigh Valley is partnering with Lehigh Carbon Community College and Northampton Community College on a job retraining program to help workers displaced by COVID-19.

Since COVID-19 forced the shutdown of gyms across the state, some smaller, boutique-style gyms have shifted their focus to virtual classes and training sessions, offering a service to members even though their doors are closed.

Nearly two years ago, Northampton County Council passed a responsible contracting ordinance that some local contractors say has prevented them from bidding on public contracts.

The annual “What’s So Cool about Manufacturing?” video contest continues to grow each year. And this year’s Berks Schuylkill contest awards is no exception.

The 7th annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? video contest drew a record-breaking number of votes and more than 1,000 people to the award show last night to celebrate the winning entries at ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem.

Muhlenberg College in Allentown is offering two new graduate programs this fall with a goal to build knowledge in skills that are increasingly in demand by employers.

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute of Schneckville recently celebrated the opening of its new Welding Technology Center, a $4.25 million project that doubled the welding program’s lab size.

UGI Utilities Inc. of Denver, Pa., said it has completed the purchase of a 40-acre site in Bern Township from the Greater Berks Development Fund where it plans to locate its new UGI Training Center complex.

While there are pros and cons on who to keep, there are good reasons why a seasoned employee has value, experts say.

The Latino population is growing, which makes education around the Census that much more critical, said the leader of Pennsylvania's Latino Connection.