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The Workforce of Central Pennsylvania
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Central
Pennsylvania’s skilled workforce is
ready to be a part of your business
success. Our labor force prides itself
on a strong work ethic that is sought
after by many national and international
companies. Innovation and
entrepreneurship characterize the spirit
of many businesses operating in Central
Pennsylvania. With technical and
training support from the many
educational and learning assets of the
region including
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s
Business and Industry Services, the
West Branch Technology Center, the
Central Pennsylvania Workforce
Development Corporation, and such
state programs as
WEDNetPA and
Team Pennsylvania Careerlink, our
workforce has the savvy and resources to
adapt to rapid shifts in business
climates and the ability to learn new
skills to be a part of today's changing
business world.
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Number in Labor Force +000 |
Number Employed +000 |
Number Unemployed +000 |
April
2006 Unemployment Rate %
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Centre |
73.3 |
70.6 |
2.7 |
3.7 |
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Clinton |
19.2 |
18.2 |
1.0 |
5.4 |
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Columbia |
33.7 |
31.7 |
2.0 |
6.0 |
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Juniata |
13.0 |
12.5 |
0.6 |
4.3 |
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Lycoming |
59.8 |
56.6 |
3.2 |
5.3 |
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Mifflin |
23.0 |
21.8 |
1.2 |
5.1 |
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Montour |
8.9 |
8.5 |
0.4 |
4.2 |
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Northumberland |
46.0 |
43.3 |
2.7 |
5.9 |
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Snyder |
20.0 |
19.2 |
0.8 |
4.0 |
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Union |
17.3 |
16.5 |
0.9 |
4.9 |
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Above Counties |
314.0 |
299.1 |
15.0 |
4.8 |
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Pennsylvania |
6,302.9 |
6,001.5 |
301.3 |
4.8 |
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U. S. |
150,991.0 |
143,976.0 |
7,015.0 |
4.6 |
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Source: Center for Workforce
Information and Analysis,
Pennsylvania Department of
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Focus
Central Pennsylvania is ready to work
with you as your central point of
contact and information. For custom
location and information services, call
our office toll-free at 1-888-959-5995,
email us or use our
Request Information form.
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