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KINZERS, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding kicked off an Ag Workforce Tour yesterday, visiting Pequea Valley High School in Kinzers, PA, and farms in Chester and Lancaster counties. The …
Ag Workforce Tour Visits Farms in Chester and Lancaster Counties Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Maria Collett, RN (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) announced this week that $1.2 million in grant funding is now available to support Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnership programs across Pennsylvania. …
Program Receive $1.2 Million to Recruit & Train Pennsylvania Nurses Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development this week announced $297,000 in new funding for the Construction Apprentice Preparatory Program (CAPP) to prepare nearly 100 apprentices for acceptance …
$297,000 in New Funding Awarded to Construction Industry Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced $287,895 in new funding through Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program for IBEW Local 743 to provide training for more than …
Electrical Apprenticeships Launched in 5 Counties with New State Funding Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf recently announced $297,000 in new funding for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 163 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC). This money will …
$297,000 in State Funding for IBEW Local 163 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — PAsmart is an initiative led by Governor Tom Wolf with the goal of increasing access to registered apprenticeship programs in non-traditional industries, as well as reaching underserved populations. …
Gov. Wolf: PAsmart Program Expands Opportunity for Pennsylvanians Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier yesterday joined workforce development professionals to celebrate the achievements of Governor Tom Wolf’s PAsmart initiative, through which …
PA Labor Secretary: We’ve Invested $40M in PAsmart So Far and It’s Working Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State Reps. Jennifer O’Mara and Melissa Shusterman this week announced Apprentice Training for the Electrical Industry was awarded $394,383 for a program introducing young women to the …
Introducing Young Women to the Electrical Trade: $394,383 Awarded to “Rosie’s Girls” Program Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was recently approved for the first-ever state-registered pre-apprenticeship program in Chester County. Build Your Trade will be offered at the CCIU’s …
First State-Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Program Approved in Chester County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, Reps Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-05), and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), all members of the House Small Business Committee, joined in introducing …
Houlahan Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Offer On-The-Job Training, Relieve Labor Shortage Read More