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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $98 million funding initiative designed to expand pre-apprenticeship programs and steer young Americans into high-demand industries as the Trump administration …
$98M Federal Push Aims to Fast-Track Youth Into High-Demand Careers Read More
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday showcased a new bus maintenance technician apprenticeship at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, highlighting a $12.5 million statewide investment aimed at expanding job …
Shapiro Bets Big on Apprenticeships as New Bus Tech Program Revvs Up Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is pouring millions into hands-on job training as it expands apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing and tracks a labor market that continues to add jobs, even as …
Factory Skills Surge as Pennsylvania Bets Big on Apprenticeships Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Graduates of the Samuel Staten Sr. Pre-Apprenticeship Program (SSSPAP) received new work boots this week from Everybody Builds Philadelphia, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity and opportunity …
Philadelphia Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates Receive Work Boots from Everybody Builds Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Works has been awarded a $392,572 PAsmart grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to develop CyberPath PA, a new registered apprenticeship program aimed at …
Philadelphia Works Secures Nearly $400K Grant to Launch Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — With skilled trade workers in high demand and a growing spotlight on workforce development, the Samuel Staten Sr. Pre-Apprenticeship Program (SSSPAP) is preparing to launch its next class …
Samuel Staten Sr. Pre-Apprenticeship Program Launches August Class Amid Rising Demand for Skilled Labor Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $7.76 million investment to bolster Pennsylvania’s teaching workforce through expanded teacher apprenticeship programs. This initiative, funded entirely by the Workforce Innovation and …
Pennsylvania’s $7.76M Push to Solve Teacher Shortages & Empower Educators Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced an investment of nearly $2.4 million to bolster career preparedness for high school students across the Commonwealth. …
Pennsylvania Invests $2.4 Million to Strengthen Career Pathways for High School Students Read More
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The Shapiro Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing workforce shortages in critical industries through a targeted $600,000 investment in the Bus Mechanic Apprenticeship Program for Pennsylvania …
Driving Change: Pennsylvania’s $600K Apprenticeship Program Tackles Critical Bus Mechanic Shortages Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is building a better future—literally. The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has unveiled a significant $1.5 million investment to expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in the …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.5M in Apprenticeships to Hammer Home Opportunity and Diversity Read More