The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing current and relevant information pertaining to jobs, workforce and business trends in northeastern Pennsylvania. Our workforce development staff is researching and analyzing the composition of the workforce and employer demand in Lackawanna County, regionally and at the state level.
Contact Amy Luyster, Vice President to request a customized labor market report consisting of research and workforce data.
Lackawanna County’s High Priority Occupations
High Priority Occupations (HPOs) are an industry-driven approach to workforce development. They align training and educational programs to their complementary occupations in high demand. They often have advanced skill requirements, pay family sustaining wages, and are eligible to receive workforce training funds.
Lackawanna County’s Top 10 HPOs
To strengthen the sharing of resources and information Skills in Scranton, the workforce development affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, has multiple employer-led collaborative partnerships for area employers. These partnerships are designed to connect you with local resources and programming to improve the strength of your business.