Future changes the state will face in terms of population, labor force and industry makeup may be examined by looking at Employment Outlook in Industries and Occupations and Pennsylvania Workforce 2000 . The following data are made available to the public by our Center and may be used to provide direction on how well Pennsylvania is doing. Statistical data can help you examine current trends in your local labor market and assist you in making informed business decisions for the future. A variety of labor force statistics including data on employment, unemployment and hours and earnings is available for Pennsylvania and its major labor market areas in a monthly report entitled Pennsylvania Labor Force . These statistics can help you examine current trends in your local labor market and assist you in making informed business decisions for the future.
Similar data are also available for smaller labor market areas.
Strategically located in the major labor market areas throughout the state, they serve as on-site specialists in current and historical economic trends for their respective areas. We encourage you to contact these analysts who will be happy to provide requested data over the phone or in written format by mail or fax. The Annual Planning Information Report series provides a comprehensive overview of current and historical economic statistics in a series of four reports. Examining such information as job descriptions, working conditions, training requirements, top employers, school locations and employment outlook will make these decisions easier. Employers benefit through this collaborated effort by helping to ensure that their future workers have the skills they need.