The Swiftwater to Host Job Fair at Desaki Restaurant The Swiftwater, a premier concierge hotel redefining hospitality in the Pocono Mountains, is excited to announce its upcoming Job Fair on April 14th from 9 AM to 6 PM at Desaki Restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity for job seekers to join a luxury hospitality team that values service, excellence, and a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences. We are currently hiring for the following positions: ✔ Front Desk – Be the first point of contact for our guests, providing warm welcomes and seamless check-ins. ✔ Night Audit (Overnight) – Ensure smooth overnight operations while maintaining accuracy in guest accounts. ✔ Housekeeping (Day, Swing, and Overnight) – Play a key role in maintaining the elegance and comfort of our guest rooms. ✔ Server – Deliver an exceptional dining experience with top-tier service and attention to detail. ✔ Concierge – Craft personalized experiences and assist guests in discovering the best of the Poconos. ✔ Line Cook – Bring your culinary skills to life in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment Candidates are encouraged to bring their resumes and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Whether you are looking for a fresh start, a career shift, or an opportunity to grow in the hospitality industry, The Swiftwater Job Fair is your chance to become part of an elite team dedicated to excellence. Join us at Desaki Restaurant on April 14th and take the first step toward an exciting career in hospitality! For more information, contact: info@TheSwiftwater.com.
PennDOT Announces Innovations Challenge Regional Winners The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that a team of students from the Career Technology School of Lackawanna County has been selected as the PennDOT Innovations Challenge winner in the Dunmore-based, six county region. The PennDOT Innovations Challenge – now in its eighth year – is a statewide competition for high school students to develop creative and strategic solutions to real-world transportation challenges. The Innovations Challenge reflects the Shapiro Administration’s focus on a safe, efficient transportation system and gives students an opportunity to explore a career in state government. Mentored by Jonathan Coyne, team members include: Paige Rivers and Ben Cerra. “More than 90 percent of the unbelted travelers who died in crashes on our roads last year could have been saved by seat belts,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “In a crash, a seat belt can mean the difference between life and death. We need to reach our drivers and riders with that message.” For this year’s challenge, students were asked to develop a cost-effective, innovative solution that can help PennDOT more effectively increase motorist awareness for seat belt safety and change driver behavior to improve roadway safety. On average, more than 350 unrestrained fatalities occur on Pennsylvania’s roadways annually. PennDOT is committed to continuously improving roadway safety and deploys a multi-faceted strategy, which involves promoting behavioral programs and implementing infrastructure improvements. Nevertheless, the number of unrestrained fatalities remains high and changing driver behavior is crucial to solving this issue. The winning regional team’s innovation was a seat belt indicator on the exterior of a vehicle. “We are excited to announce that Paige Rivers and Ben Cerra from the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County are the winners of the 2025 Innovations Challenge for PennDOT Engineering District 4,” said Richard N. Roman, District Executive for PennDOT Engineering District 4. “Their innovative idea to add a seat belt indicator light to the exterior of a vehicle will advance to the statewide judging. We wish them all the best in the statewide competition.” Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT Secretary and a panel of judges in April, when a statewide winner will be determined. For this year’s challenge, the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors organization, the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA, the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania are providing a combined total award of $6,000 to the statewide winning team. For complete Innovations Challenge details, visit the PennDOT website. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
