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Governor Edward G. Rendell Welcomes You to Pennsylvania's Workforce Development Web site - For Pennsylvania to compete successfully in the global economy, we must have a world-class, twenty-first century workforce.
Welcome to the home of Workforce Development in Pennsylvania! Our Web site will help you easily find the resources you need to work and do business in Pennsylvania. We hope you will find this an indispensable tool for exploring everything the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can do to help you remain competitive in the 21st century.
 
Pennsylvania's workforce development system enables businesses and workers to compete in the worldwide, knowledge-based economy. The workforce system will enhance employer competitiveness and innovation, while preparing Pennsylvanians for new careers in higher-wage jobs, effectively improving the quality of life for our most valuable resource-our citizens.
 
The Pennsylvania Green Jobs Report - Part 1
 
Link opens PA Green Jobs Report in PDF format February 4, 2010
The Pennsylvania Green Jobs Report - Part 1 provides a detailed look at green careers and the industries they are in. The report also examines how government - state and federal - is working with the private sector to make good policy and wise investments to help speed economic recovery and position Pennsylvania as the green economic leader it should be.

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February 4, 2010
New Report: Green-Industry Sector Expected to Generate 115,000 Jobs
Labor & Industry Secretary Sandi Vito today introduced Pennsylvania's Green Jobs Report—Part 1 detailing the outlook for green-industry careers and Pennsylvania's investments in developing a green economy in the coming years.  Read More

February 3, 2010
Department of Labor & Industry Offers Workforce Development Grants
The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking applications for $10 million in grants from service providers interested in helping to create training opportunities for veterans, dislocated workers and youth.  Read More

January 29, 2010
Mifflin County Employer Sentenced for Workers' Compensation Violations
A Mifflin County employer has been sentenced for failing to maintain workers’ compensation coverage for employees.  Read More

January 29, 2010
Allegheny County Employer Sentenced for Workers' Compensation Violations
An Allegheny County employer has been sentenced for failing to maintain workers' compensation coverage for employees.  Read More

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