Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.6 Million to Strengthen and Expand Pennsylvania’s Workforce
May 20, 2026
This latest round of investments through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) program will provide 10 new grants to support critical industries across Pennsylvania. Since taking office, Governor Josh Shapiro has […]
Expanding Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests $40,000 to Train Nearly 200 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Students in Manufacturing
July 29, 2025
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career funding will be used by the college to educate and certify students in a variety of skills needed to advance their careers. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Expand Skilled Manufacturing Training & Strengthen Our Workforce in the Lehigh Valley
June 26, 2025
Northampton Community College will use this funding to educate and train machining workers — giving Pennsylvanians from all backgrounds the tools they need to succeed in manufacturing jobs. Governor Josh […]
Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $180,000 to Help Students Learn Manufacturing and Fabrication Skills in Allegheny County
June 18, 2025
The new Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will help the Quaker Valley School District create a modern manufacturing and fabrication lab for students to gain hands-on experience and be better […]
Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Boost Advanced Electronics and Engineering Skills of Workers in the Lehigh Valley
April 24, 2025
The new MTTC grant will allow the Lehigh Carbon Community College to provide advanced Mechatronics training for 20 workers each year in the rapidly evolving manufacturing industry. Governor Josh Shapiro’s […]
Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Help High School Students in Northwestern PA Gain Manufacturing Skills
April 11, 2025
The MTTC grant will allow the Corry Area School District to establish a student-run manufacturing program that will benefit students from Crawford, Erie, and Warren counties. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 […]
Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Visits Crispus Attucks York to Highlight the Governor’s Proposed Investment in Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Workforce
March 21, 2025
A $100,000 Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant was also awarded to Crispus Attucks York to help prepare economically distressed young people for good paying manufacturing careers. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Increase Number of Advanced Welders, Boost Manufacturing Industry in Southwestern Pennsylvania
February 19, 2025
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant program builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to build a classroom-to-career manufacturing pipeline. The Governor’s 2025-2026 budget proposal doubles down on workforce development and investing […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Help Place Young People on the Path to Good Paying Manufacturing Careers in Pennsylvania
October 17, 2024
The grant to Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s work to ensure Pennsylvanians have the freedom to chart their own course to success. Plains Township, PA […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train More than 2,000 Students in Robotics, Boosting PA’s Manufacturing Industry
October 8, 2024
The grant to Millersville University’s Robotic WorX program builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to helping Pennsylvanians chart their own course to success. Millersville, PA – Today, Department of Community and […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $400,000 in Program to Train More Skilled Manufacturing Workers in Southeastern Pennsylvania
October 2, 2024
The grant to Bucks County Community College’s Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork Training Programs builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to helping Pennsylvanians chart their own course to success. […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Create Opportunity for 4,000+ Bucks County Students to Build STEAM Skills
August 19, 2024
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant will provide skill-building opportunities for middle school students, building on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to invest in programs that create a strong workforce in manufacturing and […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
July 17, 2024
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant for Pennsylvanians with disabilities builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to investing in programs that provide skill-building opportunities to build a strong manufacturing workforce. Governor Shapiro […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 in Classroom-to-Career Welding Technology Workforce Development Program for Southwestern Pennsylvania
November 29, 2023
The grant to River Valley School District in Indiana County builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to investing in programs that provide skill-building opportunities for Pennsylvanians and build a strong […]
Shapiro Administration Highlights Program that Boosts PA’s Manufacturing Industry by Providing On-the-Job Experience for High School Students
November 28, 2023
DCED previously awarded a $200,000 grant to The Challenge Program’s Students in the Workplace initiative in Cambria County and surrounding areas, which reinforces Governor Josh Shapiro’s vision for Pennsylvania’s young […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $50,000 in High School Manufacturing Training and School-to-Career Opportunities in Northwestern PA
November 7, 2023
The grant to expand the Millcreek Township School District Manufacturing Academy builds on Governor Shapiro’s vision for Pennsylvanians to chart their own course to success Harrisburg, PA – Reinforcing the […]
Shapiro Administration Invests in Program to Expand Manufacturing Awareness in Grades K-through-12
October 12, 2023
The $200,000 grant to The Improved Milton Experience (TIME) builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s vision for Pennsylvania’s young people to chart their own course to success In recognition of the […]
Shapiro Administration Awards $542,000 Grant to Increase Shipbuilding Career Opportunities in South Central Pennsylvania
October 11, 2023
A new Manufacturer’s Association initiative in York County will train machinists and welders to help build submarines for the U.S. Navy In recognition of the importance of manufacturers to the […]
Shapiro Administration Kicks Off ‘Manufacturing Week’ With New Funding Award to Boost Workers’ Skills in Southwest Pennsylvania
October 6, 2023
The Digital Foundry at New Kensington is receiving a $200,000 grant to increase manufacturing industry skill sets through state-of-the-art digital technologies In recognition of the importance manufacturers have in making […]
Shapiro Administration Invests in Indiana County Career and Technical Program to Help High School Students Build Skills They Need to Become Entry Level Electrical Workers Upon Graduation
September 27, 2023
The $200,000 grant to the Indiana County Technical Center builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment for all Pennsylvanians to chart their own course to success Harrisburg, PA – Reinforcing the Shapiro […]
Shapiro Administration Awards $200,000 to Boost Student Interest in Manufacturing Careers in Northwestern Pennsylvania
September 21, 2023
Investments like this one through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career program are helping to create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians Harrisburg, PA – Emphasizing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to giving Pennsylvanians the freedom to […]
Supporting Skills-Building Opportunities in Pennsylvania, Shapiro Administration Announces New Funding Awarded to Manufacturing Training Programs at Northampton Community College
May 17, 2023
Bethlehem, PA – Emphasizing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to increasing workforce development and manufacturing training programs across Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced […]
Shapiro Administration Announces New Funding for Junior Achievement of South Central PA Manufacturing Programs, Highlights Importance of Skills-Building Opportunities for Students
April 5, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Emphasizing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to increasing workforce development and manufacturing training programs across Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today […]
Shapiro Administration Highlights Importance of Boosting Skills-Building Opportunities Across PA, Announces New Funding Awarded to Student-Run Manufacturing Program at Clarion-Limestone High School
March 30, 2023
Strattanville, PA – Emphasizing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to increasing workforce development and manufacturing training programs across Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today […]