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Foundation seeking grant applications from Franklin County teachers
April 09, 2013
Foundation seeking grant applications from Franklin County teachers Grants to teachers in Franklin County public schools will be awarded to encourage the innovative use of technology in grades K-12. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, an affiliate of the Chamber of Commerce, is offering the Innovative Technology Challenge Grants to educators in ... more
Businesses invited to host teacher interns
April 09, 2013
Businesses invited to host teacher interns The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce is looking for business partners to host teachers for an Educator in the Workplace Summer Internship, to be held June 24-28. The Foundation is looking to place at ... more
Educators sought for workplace summer internship program
April 09, 2013
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February 14, 2012
Senator Rich Alloway, Pennsylvania Career Link, & Franklin County Area Development Corporation are sponsoring their 2nd Annual Job Fair to be held April 12, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm at the Chambersburg Mall. The event was a success last year and is expected to grow in 2012. Job Seekers Various ... more
Chamber Foundation launches enhanced job board
January 03, 2012
CHAMBERSBURG -- The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation in January will be enhancing its Web site, www.FranklinCountyWorks.com, to assist employers in the local and regional market with employee recruitment and retention efforts. An affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation will be marketing the site to reach ... more
Job Fair at Careerlink for Johnson Controls
December 19, 2011
Job Fair as Careerlink on Dec. 19, 9am-4pm located at 600 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA. Fortune 100 Company. Due to continued growth, Johnson Controls - YORK Refrigeration Systems, a global leader in the manufacture of industrial refrigeration equipment, is currently recruiting for the following opportunities available in Waynesboro, PA: WELDERS Package ... more
Chambersburg's Unemployment Rate Dropped in October!
December 01, 2011
HARRISBURG (DECEMBER 1) – The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Chambersburg Micropolitan Statistical Area (mSA) fell two-tenths of a percentage point in October to 6.5 percent. This marked the second consecutive monthly decline. The rate was down 1.4 percentage points over the year. Franklin County’s unemployment rate of 6.5 percent ... more
November 17, 2011
www.franklincountyworks.com/media/events/detail.cfm Join us for our 2011-2012 Winter Season Job Fair, to be held Thursday, November 17th, from 6 pm until 9 pm; and Saturday, November 19, from 11 am until 2 pm. Department managers will be on hand to provide you with information about the positions you may be interested in, ... more
PA Employment Fast Facts for October 2011
November 17, 2011
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Strategic Early Warning Network Newsletter
November 17, 2011
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Healthcare career seminar to be held in November
October 25, 2011
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa (October 6, 2011)-- A free seminar titled, “Steps to a Healthcare Career” will take place on November 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chambersburg Hospital Lecture Center, 112 N. Seventh Street, Chambersburg. Call (717) 709-4755 to register by November 2. The seminar is designed for 7th to ... more
Disaster Preparedness Conference
October 07, 2011
With a new host site, curriculum and service project, Leadership Franklin County Youth kicked off its third year in September with many changes. Twenty-two high school sophomores convened at Manito Centers for Innovative Learning, the new site for the program. “Manito is located in the middle of Franklin County, provides ... more
Manufacturers in Franklin County and elsewhere need welders and other skilled workerse
September 20, 2011
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Pennsylvania’s Employment Situation: August 2011
September 16, 2011
Harrisburg – Pennsylvania’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.2 percent in August, up from 7.8 percent in July. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was below the U.S. rate of 9.1 percent in August, and has been below the U.S. rate for 40 consecutive months, and at or below the U.S. rate for 58 consecutive months. Pennsylvania’s ... more
September 09, 2011
Business leaders to share advice on Oct. 25 Three business entrepreneurs will share their stories during the next “Inside the Leader’s Studio” program by Leadership Franklin County Advanced – an initiative of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Founda-tion. Frank and Adam Keath of The Butcher Shoppe, and John Flannery of The John Allison ... more
Mike Ross of FCADC talks about county's need for skilled worker
August 17, 2011
The Record Herald article Franklin County, including Antrim Township, has been shielded somewhat from the recent economic recession, leading to circumstances that are better than in other places as well as positive growth in the county. This is the message Mike Ross, president of Franklin County Area Development Corp., shared with business ... more
Manitowoc Hiring - Career Fair Planned for 8/11/2011
July 28, 2011
SHADY GROVE, Pa. – July 28, 2011 – Manitowoc Cranes (formerly Grove Worldwide), a division of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., will hold a career fair on Thursday, August 11, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, Pa. We’re looking for a ... more
Networking luncheon to feature Chamber Foundation
July 13, 2011
The Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the next Networking Lunch July 20 at the new Whitetail Golf Resort Banquet Room. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation will speak about their countywide programs; Leadership Franklin County Youth, Adult, Advance, Franklin County Works, the Educational Foundation, and more. These lunches are designed ... more
Grant deadline for community college students extended
July 13, 2011
PHEAA is reminding first-time and non-renewal Pennsylvania State Grant applicants planning to attend a community college that the PHEAA Board of Directors has extended the State Grant deadline from May1 to Aug. 1. Applicants must be attending a community college and satisfy all eligibility requirements, including being enrolled on at least ... more
Vacon eyes residential HVAC for expansion
July 13, 2011
Vacon Inc. has entered a three-year supply agreement with Bristol, Va.-based Bristol Compressors International Inc. The agreement will be to design and manufacture variable frequency drives that will be used to control Bristol Compressor's Benchmark VStar variable speed compressors. The custom-designed, patent-pending technology AC drive was developed in the U.S. by Vacon's ... more
Leadership class will work on community service projects
June 28, 2011
CHAMBERSBURG – Nonprofit, educational, governmental and business organizations who need volunteer help on a project may apply to the Leadership Franklin County program for assistance. Students in the Leadership program, presented by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, are required to work on a team project. Participants in the 2011-2012 class ... more
Franklin County Adds Jobs in May
June 28, 2011
www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_18367166 FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Service sector employment is driving the post-recession job growth in Franklin County. The total number of service sector jobs reached a record high in May, according to the state's Center for Workforce Information and Analysis. The county's service sector added about 600 jobs in May, largely due to seasonal ... more
Volvo Partners with Career Tech Center to Offer New Training Program
June 23, 2011
SHIPPENSBURG -- June 23, 2011 -- Volvo Construction Equipment's Shippensburg plant has entered into a partnership with the Franklin County Career and Technology Center in Chambersburg to establish a mechanical assembly training program for students and the local workforce. The program, which will teach the principles of assembly and Lean ... more
Community Service Projects RFP
June 06, 2011
Do you need volunteer help to advance a program, project or organization? Leadership Franklin County might be a good resource for you! Please see RFP for the Community Service Projectwhich is a component of the Leadership Franklin County program curriculum. If you would like to learn more ... more
April Jobs, Unemployment and Civilian Labor Data
June 02, 2011
The latest Area Unemployment/Jobs Press Releases and Civilian Labor Force data are now available on our website. To access the Area Unemployment/Jobs Press Releases: Select the following link: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=552914&mode=2. This will take you to the website where all of the press releases are listed. Choose the press release you require ... more
Kaczmarek is leadership program's Alumni of the Year
May 28, 2011
Kaczmarek is leadership program’s Alumni of the Year Jenna K. Kaczmarek was named Leadership Franklin County’s Alumni of the Year during the annual program’s annual graduation services on May 12. Kaczmarek is the president and CEO of Community of Healthcare Employees Credit Union, and a 2003 graduate of the leadership ... more
Technology Grant deadline extended
May 27, 2011
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May 27, 2011
Commercializing an idea has many steps. No one can anticipate every eventuality, but they can establish go/no go decision points in advance. This program will give you a basis upon which you can develop and bring new products to the market, lower product development risk, and conserve resources for other ... more
Reality Check - Volunteers Needed for June 7
May 19, 2011
Good afternoon, It’s that time of year again…time for a little Reality Check! My name is Steve McNew and I am currently one of the eighth grade counselors here at Faust Junior High School. I am searching for approximately 30 volunteers to support Reality Check here at Faust on June 7th. This ... more
Franklin County Unemployment/Jobs Press Releases
April 27, 2011
The latest Area Unemployment/Jobs Press Releases and Civilian Labor Force data are now available on our website. To access the Area Unemployment/Jobs Press Releases: Select the following link: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=552914&mode=2. This will take you to the website where all of the press releases are listed. Choose the press release you require ... more
Thousands of students to attend Career Expo
April 27, 2011
CHAMBERSBURG -- Thousands of students will participate in the first ever Franklin County Student Career Expo on Friday, April 29, at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School Field House. Public and private schools, as well as businesses from across Franklin County, will be represented. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation (Franklin ... more
April 05, 2011
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Chambersburg Unemployment Rates
April 01, 2011
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Chambersburg Micropolitan Statistical Area (mSA) dropped five-tenths of a percentage point in January to 7.4 percent. Over the year, the rate was down 1.1 percentage points. Franklin County, along with two other counties, had the 23st lowest unemployment rate among Pennsylvania’s 67 counties ... more
March 24, 2011
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New Press Releases on PA Job Market
March 17, 2011
To access the Area Unemployment/Jobs Press Releases: Select the following link: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=552914&mode=2. This will take you to the website where all of the press releases are listed. Choose the press release you require and click on it. To access the Civilian Labor Force (CLF) packet: Select the following link: http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/gsipub/index.asp?docid=363. This will ... more
Regional Trainings for 21st Century Community Learning Centers
March 17, 2011
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, in partnership with the Center for Schools and Communities, is sponsoring three regional trainings for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) afterschool providers, supporters, and K-12 educators in your region. These trainings will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the exigent circumstances influencing our ... more
Franklin County's jobless rate at its lowest level in 2 years
March 15, 2011
Public Opinion By MARCUS RAUHUT Staff writer Franklin County's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest point in about two years. The jobless rate decreased for the second consecutive month to 7.4 percent -- the lowest since February 2009, according to the state's Center for Workforce Information and Analysis. "We're getting closer to ... more
Volvo plans to make $100M investment in Shippensburg plant
March 15, 2011
Volvo plans to make $100M investment in Shippensburg plant var requestedWidth = 0; if(requestedWidth > 0){ document.getElementById('articleViewerGroup').style.width = requestedWidth + "px"; document.getElementById('articleViewerGroup').style.margin = "0px 0px 10px 10px"; } SHIPPENSBURG, Tuesday, March 15 - Volvo Construction Equipment said today it plans to invest $100 million in its Shippensburg plant. Over the next ... more
March 09, 2011
Public Opinion Pact between Chamb ersburg Area School District and Harrisburg Area Community College adds college opportunities CHAMBERSBURG -- The Chambersburg Area School District and Harrisburg Area Community College announced a partnership Thursday that could make it easier to earn college credits in Franklin County. "Starting this fall, students at Chambersburg Area Senior ... more
March 03, 2011
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Since the signing of the federal stimulus package two years ago, more than $51 million has flowed into Franklin County. Thursday marks two years since passage of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Where did the money go locally? Businesses in Franklin County and Shippensburg have received about ... more
Alternate Heating Systems adding employees
March 03, 2011
CHAMBERSBURG -- A heating systems manufacturer plans to hire 30 to 40 more workers after moving into a new facility in Chambersburg. Alternate Heating Systems moved its manufacturing operations and offices into a building on Wayne Avenue to provide room for its growth. "The move is really key to increasing our production, ... more
February 02, 2011
By JIM HOOK Senior writer SHADY GROVE -- Manitowoc, Franklin County's largest manufacturer, is seeing a rebound in the economy with an expectation to hire 200 people the first half of this year. The company has been slow to rebuild its work force. "They're looking for people," said L. Michael Ross, president of ... more
January 07, 2011
The Manufacturers’ Association of South Central PA (MASCPA) is announcing their partnership with JobTarget, an industry leader in job board development and management, on a new online Job Center. The MASCPA Job Center will focus on matching eligible qualified candidates with employers in manufacturing and related business occupations, and in ... more
Company develops solar thermal dissipator
January 02, 2011
Company develops solar thermal dissipator By MARCUS RAUHUT Staff writer A Chambersburg manufacturer of solar thermal products hopes to tap into new markets with the launch of a new product. EarthNet Energy makes solar thermal systems, which heat water for domestic water use, radiant floor heating systems, swimming pools, and other uses. The company ... more
Grants help small Franklin County businesses increase their energy efficiency
December 30, 2010
Staff report The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently awarded grants to seven small businesses in Franklin County to help them save energy. Ninety small businesses in 40 counties will receive more than $560,000 in grants through the Small Business Advantage program. The grants leveraged an additional $1.1 million in private investment. Together ... more
