Workforce

Mercer County’s Top Employers

Top 10 Employers, Federal and State Government Entities Aggregated

State Government

Wal-Mart Associates Inc.

Steward Sharon Regional Health System

Wabtec US Rail Inc.

Joy Cone

UPMC Horizon

NLMK Pennsylvania

First National Bank of Pennsylvania

Grove City College

Estes Express

*Source:  Pa Department of Labor & Industry Center for Workforce Information & Analysis

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Mercer County Employer Units by Targeted Industry Sector

Mercer County has a large, skilled labor force that is ready to work. Three highly accredited institutions of higher education and multiple trade schools support the continued development of this highly sought-after workforce.

The PA CareerLinks® serve as a point of contact for employers and provide customized service to to help you find candidates that possess the skills necessary for your company.

Finding skilled employees:

  • Free online listing of job openings – Promoting any current job openings on Job Gateway®
  • Direct access to qualified candidates – Have applicants apply to open job positions online or have PA CareerLink® staff screen and refer potential candidates to you
  • Automated job matching through Job Gateway® provides you with the highest qualified individuals for your particular worksite needs
  • Screening of applicants to match employer specifications
  • On-site recruitment/Job Fairs – Small and large-scale recruitment events
  • Gain access to U.S. Veterans –Well-trained, highly-motivated and hard-working individuals

 

Training for your current workforce:

  • For new employees – Guidance in the development of Subsidized Work and On-the Job Training at your site. Up to 50% reimbursement of a new employee’s wage for candidates that meet eligibility requirements
  • For current employees – Connection with WEDnetPA, Customized Training, Industry Partnership and other grant funding

 

Accessing subsidized employment opportunities:

  • Information on services for U.S. Veterans, spouses, and individuals with disabilities
  • Information on available hiring incentives like the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Federal Bonding Program

 

Providing information:

  • Access to Market Research – Learn current economic and labor market information
  • Regular Employer Advisory meetings to advise employers of relevant workplace issues

 

Fee for service items:

  • Room rentals and assessments such as Compute-a-Match®, Proveit®, and WorkKeys® (Membership agreements allow for reduced costs)

 

PA CareerLink:  https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/PaCareerLink/Index.htm