Lackawanna County Planning & Economic Development

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You have questions regarding eligibility for UC benefits? We have answers!

In the hustle and bustle of life have you forgotten where your birth certificate is and now find yourself needing it? Well, September 3rd could be your lucky day. You can be you again officially and for FREE!! 😀

Attention Employers:

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, give yourself the gift of a new job.

Are you interested in a career in manufacturing but don't know how to start? Well, here's a good starting point!!

The Lackawanna County Highway Safety Program and PennDOT invite you to take the 2026 Highway Safety Survey to share your thoughts on traffic safety and driving behaviors. The survey is available through Feb. 28th. Responses are anonymous. qualtrics.pa.gov/jfe/form/SV…

New Year, New Career hiring event!!!

Your opinion matters

America250PA is shaking things up for 2026 with the PA Dairymen's Association as we introduce the America250PA Milkshake Flight for the 2026 Farm Show! Stop at the PA Farm Show in January to try! Cheers to 250!

Ho Ho Hoping you can help

Psst, hey you, Employers, yes you, do you have questions about Refusal of Suitable Work? Well, we can help you find the answers!

Please join us at a Long-Range Transportation Plan Open House. Public input will help drive final plan recommendations & advance future transportation projects aimed at improving safety, mobility and economic competitiveness. Hope to see you there!

Registration is still open!! Please note we are not requiring participants to be CIT Trained to participate in this training; however, registration is required. Both EMS and MPOETC continuing education credits have been approved for this training.

PA CareerLink Lackawanna County will be holding their Job Fair in the CareerLink parking lot There will be workshops inside and a food truck outside along with numerous vendors. The first 100 job seekers who are actively participating will receive a food voucher for lunch.