When people think of Northeastern Pennsylvania its picturesque rolling hills and quaint towns and villages they imagine, not images of families struggling to provide their families with food and shelter. Yet, the reality is poverty is not just an urban […]
In 1866, six all-black cavalry and infantry regiments were established following the Army Organization Act. Of these soldiers, two cavalry regiments were named “Buffalo Soldiers” by the Native Americans that they encountered. Although these segregated troops were eventually disbanded, the […]
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and it’s been an integral part the nation’s workforce since 2001 when it was introduced by the National Science Foundation. Today, November 8, we’re celebrating National STEM Day! Despite the growth of […]
A growing number of high school students are looking into the programs offered by their local technical schools and career centers to meet a dramatic shift in the job market. As industry expands in northeast Pennsylvania, so too does the […]
Article By Rick Hiduk When natural gas exploration began in the Endless Mountains a decade ago, the first thing that first responders noticed – especially those who coordinate emergency vehicles – was an increase in truck traffic. Next came the […]
The following is a guest post by executive director of the Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC), Shealynn Shave on the recent grand opening of GasSearch Drilling Services’ (GDS) new facility in Lenox, PA: As a girl who was […]