
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
17120
United States
Workforce and Training
A workforce ready to take your business to the next level
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Workforce Development Brochure
Investing in training and retaining top talent is a priority for Pennsylvania. We have specialized technical and financial assistance to help your business develop the right workforce.
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Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs)
Part of the statewide Manufacturing PA initiative, the IRCs are a network of regional organizations focus on assisting manufacturers grow and stay competitive in a changing global economy. Workforce development consultations are part of their many available services.
Next Generation Industry Partnerships (NGIPs)
NGIPs are regional industrial partnerships of businesses in a shared labor market who work with multiple teams to address overall competitiveness of the industry. Employers are welcome to join their local NGIP for networking, collaboration, and setting sustainable initiatives.
WEDnetPA Workforce Grants
The Workforce & Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) is a DCED-funded workforce training program helping employers upskill employees to fill in employment gaps.
Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Grants
The DCED-funded Apprenticeship Program can be used to help cover the costs of formal instruction or classroom requirements associated with apprenticeships.
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant
Supporting new and innovative training focused on developing the skill sets of entry-level applicants in the manufacturing industry to better meet the needs of hiring employers.
PASmart
PASmart is a multi-pronged workforce initiative supporting students, jobseekers, and workers by connecting them with the information they need to succeed in our evolving economy.