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 workforce for our businesses Saltsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Director of Workforce Development Initiatives Gwen Ross visited students and […]
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 people to chart their own course to success. Johnstown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Director of Workforce Development Initiatives Gwen […]
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’s commitment to boosting job training opportunities and increasing workforce development, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced a […]
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 importance manufacturers have in making the Commonwealth one of the largest U.S. economies, the Governor has proclaimed October 6-13, 2023, as ‘Manufacturing Week’ in Pennsylvania […]
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 Commonwealth’s economy, Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed October 6-13, 2023, as ‘Manufacturing Week’ in Pennsylvania York, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development […]
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 the Commonwealth one of the largest U.S. economies, Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed October 6-13, 2023, as ‘Manufacturing Week’ in Pennsylvania New Kensington, PA – […]
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 Administration’s commitment to boosting job training opportunities and increasing workforce development, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced a $200,000 […]
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 chart their own course to success, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced a $200,000 grant to support manufacturing programs […]
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 a total of $336,024 in new funding to support manufacturing programs at Northampton Community College. Northampton Community College was recently awarded two Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career […]
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 announced $100,000 in new funding to support manufacturing programs at Junior Achievement of South Central PA. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will support programs […]
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 announced $200,000 in new funding to support a student-run manufacturing program at Clarion-Limestone High School. Today’s announcement builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, which will […]