Gracedale Nursing Home is offering a Temporary Certified Nursing Aid (CNA) program this month to attract workers.
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Deadline nears for licensed childcare providers to receive American Rescue Act funding
The deadline for licensed childcare providers to apply for funding through the American Rescue Act is...
Read More »Legislation providing $225 million to PA health care industry awaits signature by Gov. Wolf
A bill allocating $225 million in state relief to support health care professionals and strengthen Pennsylvania’s health care workforce has been approved by both the House and Senate and awaits a signature from Gov. Tom Wolf.
Read More »State workers to see minimum wage increase Jan. 31
State workers will receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour by Jan. 31, after Gov. Tom Wolf amended his executive order that initially raised the rate by 2024.
Read More »Scholarship to aid students seeking CDL training
A $10,000 memorial scholarship in memory of Joseph Gero, Quakertown, will support students studying for their CDL license at Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville. LCCC’s Commercial Driver’s License program provides classroom, driving range and on-road training in both Class A and Class B. The four-week program prepares students to take the licensure exam. The demand ...
Read More »Pennsylvania unemployment rate falls in December
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.7% in November to 5.4% in December, according to the state Department of Labor & Industry.
Read More »Dog food manufacturer to bring 100 jobs to the Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced today that pet health and wellness company Spot & Tango has selected Pennsylvania as the location of a manufacturing facility
Read More »Small business incubators grow companies, jobs, and networks
Pi is a small business incubator which provides affordable space to startups that are eligible for the KIZ program until they outgrow the space.
Read More »$1.2 billion to bolster Pennsylvania’s home care industry
Personal care workers from the Lehigh Valley joined Acting Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Meg Snead, to promote a plan to help recruit and retain workers in the field of home care.
Read More »St. Luke’s and PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley join forces to offer on-the-job training to low-income students
St. Luke’s has joined with PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley to offer an on-the-job training program geared toward low-income workers.
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