Employment

Business, Industry & Commerce

Listing of employment services.

Greater Reading's broad-based economy fosters prosperity.

Greater Reading is building its reputation as a truly great place to live, work and do business. Once known primarily for agriculture and manufacturing, Greater Reading is changing to meet the demands of today's global economy.

Greater Reading has the advantage of a well-qualified labor pool recognized nationally for its superior work ethic. Our diverse workforce with an above average education contributes to the increase in the labor supply. And it's growing!

Greater Reading has recently been designated as a Keystone Innovation Zone (GRKIZ). The purpose of a KIZ is to encourage commercialization of research and development at our colleges and to enhance entrepreneurial activity in our region, creating career opportunities for young professionals.

Top Ten Employers in Greater Reading

Rank	Company	Industry	# of Employees
1	Reading Hospital & Medical Center	health care	6,398
2	East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.	manufacturer	5,263
3	County of Berks	government services	2,573
4	Reading School District	education	2,416
5	Carpenter Technology Corporation	manufacturer	1,991
6	Wal- Mart Stores, Inc.	retail	1,886
7	Pennsylvania Government	government services	1,698
8	Boscov's Department Stores	retail	1,600
9	Sovereign Bank	financial services	1,555
10	St. Joseph Medical Center	health care	1,585

To contact Pennsylvania CareerLink ~ Berks County go to www.bccl.org.