Business leaders across northeastern Pennsylvania have recognized that workforce development is critical to our economic future, and the long-term success of our youth. Skills in Scranton has established the framework for an industry-led, sector-based approach for addressing skills shortages, developing talent pipelines, and creating meaningful career pathways for a range of workers in leading industry sectors.
Workforce Wednesday
Each week member businesses are interviewed on their open positions, company culture, benefits and more. Workforce Wednesday is free to all Chamber members, live streamed and shared across social media. This is a great opportunity to market the available job opportunities within your company!
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Join us for the annual Workforce Summit, taking place on March 20, 2025, at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, located in downtown Scranton from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This exciting event is designed to bring together individuals eager to take the next step in their career journey, offering a full day of networking, professional development, and career exploration opportunities.
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Small Business Internship Fund
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the University of Scranton’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is proud to present the Small Business Internship Fund. This initiative offers Chamber member businesses an invaluable opportunity to host interns while receiving financial support.
If you are a business considering hosting an intern, we invite you to explore the opportunities available through the Small Business Internship Fund.
EITC
Administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program awards tax credits to operating business firms that make contributions to Scholarship Organizations, Educational Improvement Organizations and/or Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organizations.
Skills in Scranton Business Education Partnership is an approved Educational Improvement Organization through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. For more than 30 years, Skills in Scranton has been connecting business and education in Lackawanna County.
EITC funding awards are used to orient students to opportunities and career readiness skills required within priority industry sectors and to develop talent pipeline and career exploration programming within Lackawanna County school districts.
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Career Pathways — An Educator's Guide
Skills in Scranton has expanded its Career Pathways: An Educator’s Guide with new videos on skilled trades and degree options, plus an inclusive lesson plan—offering educators practical tools to prepare students for high-demand careers in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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SkillUp™ PA
SkillUp™ PA was launched to provide access to free, online job skills training to Pennsylvania residents. Courses are available on the Metrix Learning Portal and can be accessed by registering for a free account on the PA CareerLink® website.
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NEPIRC Manufacturing Education Guide
Connecting you with Affordable Education and Great Careers.
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Demographics & Data
Skills in Scranton can provide an inventory of data. Contact us today for a customized data report.
