What’s Happening in Pennsylvania?
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New Study Warns: Pennsylvania’s Aging Workforce, Uneven Youth Workforce Threatens Pennsylvania’s Economic Future
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA) released a Youth Demographic Study to shed light on the employment trends, labor force participation, and migration patterns of the youth population in Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania’s demographic shift is clear: as our population ages, we simply can’t afford to leave young people on the sidelines,” said…
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PWDA Names Gregg Dogan the 2025 Workforce Phoenix Award Winner
Annual Award is Presented to a Local Innovative Workforce Development Professional Hershey, PA – Today, during the 41st annual Pennsylvania Workforce Development Conference, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association named Gregg Dogan Chief Administrative Officer of the West Central PA Job Partnership, as the recipient of the prestigious Phoenix Award for his exemplary leadership and contributions…
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PWDA Announces Governor’s Employer Award for Achievement for Local Employers and Organizations
PWDA Announces Governor’s Employer Award for Achievement for Local Employers and Organizations Hershey, PA—Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association announced that nine local employers and organizations were recipients of the Governor’s Employer Award for Achievement. The awardees were honored at the Association’s 41st Annual Conference on April 30, 2025, in Hershey. The Governor’s Employer Award…
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Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association’s Annual Labor Market Update Highlights Healthy Economy, Persistent Workforce Challenges
Report Underscores the Need for Workforce Development Investments to Address Wage Stagnation and Joblessness Among Key Demographic Groups Harrisburg, PA: Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association released its Annual Labor Market Update, which includes a full-year review of Pennsylvania’s labor market data and other important economic indicators. The report found that while Pennsylvania’s economy is…
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Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
HARRISBURG – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address, outlining his administration’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA) welcomes the governor’s focus on workforce development, and we look forward to working with the administration to ensure that every Pennsylvanian has access to the skills and training they need to thrive in…
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Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association Report Shows PA Wages Rising Faster Than Pre-Pandemic Levels, United States Average
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA) released its latest “Pennsylvania Workforce Trends” report, revealing that recent wage growth in Pennsylvania surpasses pre-pandemic levels and outpaces the national average. “Pennsylvania’s Workforce Trends” is part of a series on the latest workforce development and labor market information impacting Pennsylvania that distills critical information…
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PWDA and PACTA Highlight Key Workforce, CTE Investments in the State Budget
Harrisburg, PA—Yesterday, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the 2024-25 state budget, which included funding for critical workforce development and career and technical education (CTE) programs. The newly approved budget includes funding increases for CTE and apprenticeships, which will help prepare our workforce for the future and drive economic growth. The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA)…
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#FreetheData Bill Passes PA Senate
PWDA Thanks Legislators for Commitment to Improve PA’s Workforce Development System Harrisburg, PA — Today, legislation to #FreetheData passed the Pennsylvania Senate 48-0. The bill will #FreetheData, providing workforce boards and stakeholders with enhanced access to critical workforce information, ensuring that workforce boards and other stakeholders have timely data from the Commonwealth so they can…