Shapiro Administration Announces New Funding to Increase Iron Worker Apprenticeships in Philadelphia Area, Highlights Need for More Skills-Building Programs Across PA
April 11, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $293,295 in new funding for Iron Workers Local 401 to train apprentices and help them earn while they learn new skills in the Philadelphia area. Governor Josh Shapiro believes strongly that every Pennsylvanian should be free to chart their […]
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Apprentices, Highlights Need for Budget Increase to Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Pennsylvania
April 4, 2023
Williamsport, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Director of Workforce Development Initiatives Gwen Ross discussed the importance of expanding apprenticeship programs across the Commonwealth during a graduation celebration for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Mechatronics apprentices at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. DCED previously helped fund this program with a […]
Shapiro Administration Announces New Funding Awarded to Increase Industrial Paint Apprentices in PA
March 9, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $296,722 in new funding for Finishing Trades Institute of Western PA (FTI WPA) to expand apprenticeship opportunities for the construction industry in Western Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro plans to boost Pennsylvania’s economy by investing in workforce training and apprenticeship […]
Shapiro Administration Awards New Funding to Increase In-Demand Electrical Worker Apprentices in Pennsylvania
March 2, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $134,948 in new funding for the Williamsport Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WEJATC) to provide training for electrical worker apprentices in Pennsylvania. Apprenticeship programs create pathways to new opportunities and success for people across the Commonwealth, that is why […]