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Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Government Administration
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 8,604 followers
Helping Pennsylvanians transform the world of work – building, linking, working – that’s our PA!
About us
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry employs more than 5,000 workers in 200 offices statewide. Established in 1913, the department originally inspected the working conditions in factories around the state. Over time, the department's responsibilities expanded. L&I administers benefits to unemployed individuals, oversees the administration of workers' compensation benefits to individuals with job related injuries, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities. The department prepares job seekers for the global workforce through employment and job training services for adult, youth, older workers, and dislocated workers. In addition, L&I enforces various laws and safety standards in the workplace and administers the commonwealth's programs for community service by young Pennsylvanians. L&I also promotes economic development and an improved business climate through a variety of initiatives and programs to help Pennsylvania's workforce remain world-class and globally competitive.
- Website
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http://www.dli.pa.gov
External link for Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1913
Locations
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Primary
651 Boas St
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
Employees at Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
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Caleb Enerson
Assistant Deputy Chief Counsel
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Clarence Craft
Unemployment Compensation at Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
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Gregory Hart Jr
Workforce Development Supervisor at PA Department of Labor & Industry
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Deanna E. Watson
Appeals Referee at Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Updates
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Time is ticking! ⏰ The deadline to apply for grant funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs in PA is Friday, July 12. Registered apprenticeships are pathways to family-sustaining wages and allow Pennsylvania workers to earn a paycheck while gaining the skills they need to succeed. https://lnkd.in/dQi6fqBu
Labor and Industry Details
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July is Disability Pride Month! Join L&I in celebrating the achievements of individuals with disabilities. The Shapiro Administration remains dedicated to fostering a more inclusive workforce. Check out PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for a list of services to help Pennsylvanians with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. https://lnkd.in/e3_Ds4f #DisabilityPrideMonth
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Summer is in full swing, and so is the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation MY Work program! MY Work offers high school students with disabilities a paid work experience within their local municipalities or non-profit organizations. Last year, OVR partnered with more than 150 municipalities and non-profits to prepare more than 850 high school students with disabilities for future jobs and equip them with skills needed to achieve independence. Read more about how the MY Work program is providing summer work for students with disabilities in Wilkes-Barre. https://lnkd.in/dXyYe4Ur
MY Work program provides summer work for blind and visually impaired
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Registered pre-apprenticeship programs are multiplying in Pennsylvania! 💪🏽 The Shapiro Administration is committed to bringing career and technical education back to the classroom. Registered pre-apprenticeships expand career pathways for Pennsylvanians of all ages through industry-based skills training. The Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program offered by Pennsylvania College of Technology is one of 115 registered pre-apprenticeship programs across the Commonwealth. Read more about how enrollment numbers have nearly doubled in the past two years! https://lnkd.in/dVYKqdRK
Manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program continues growth
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Unemployment Compensation (UC) - Important Information
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Thunderstorms are more prevalent during the summer months. ⚡️⛈️ Lightning strikes can severely injure or kill workers who work outdoors. Worker activities at higher risk of lightning hazards include: 🏠Roofing 🚧Construction 🚜Heavy equipment operating 🛠️Building maintenance 🔌Power utility field repair 🌊Pool and beach lifeguarding Stay vigilant and safe during severe weather with these @OSHA resources. https://lnkd.in/e4rJ_yg
Lightning Safety When Working Outdoors
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