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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDANCE ON UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FLEXIBILITIES DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new guidance outlining flexibilities that states have in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

WASHINGTON, DC – Following President Donald J. Trump’s swift action to protect the American workforce from exposure to COVID-19 – also known as novel coronavirus – the U.S. Department of Labor today announced new guidance outlining flexibilities that states have in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more…

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The Dime Bank Contributes to SHINE After-school Program

The DIME Bank contributes to the SHINE After-School Program.

Honesdale, PA / December 10, 2019 / The Dime Bank recently contributed $1,000.00 to the Wayne Pike SHINE (Schools and Homes in Education) After-school Program. This new program, administered through the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance, working with community stake holders, serves students in the school districts of Wallenpaupack Area, Western Wayne, and Wayne Highlands.

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Girl Power Packs Woodloch Resort for Women in STEM Symposium

Today was the 5th annual Women in Science Symposium hosted by Lackawac Sanctuary and Workforce Alliance.

Professionals in the STEM World are inspiring future female innovators in Pike and Wayne County.

Stem technology can be found in every classroom teaching students the possibility of a successful career in the field.

Today was the 5th annual Women in Science Symposium hosted by Lackawac Sanctuary and Workforce Alliance.

There was a whole lot of girl power packed inside Woodloch Pines resort this afternoon.

“This is the best turnout I have ever seen and I am so inspired to see how it’s grown.” said organizer, Dr. Katie Leonard of Johnson college.

Close to 300 female students in the Poconos attended the 5th annual Women in Science Symposium.

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WPWA Offers Extended Hours

WAYNE COUNTY—The Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance (WPWA) will extend its business hours to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays in September, allowing an extra two hours for underemployed job seekers who work during the day to build their career skills after hours.

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