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The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service recently issued proposed regulations related to the increased tax credit or deduction amounts for clean energy facilities and projects if taxpayers satisfy certain prevailing …
Treasury and IRS: New Regulations on Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor & Industry (L&I) has allocated nearly $800K in grants to training programs for building broadband infrastructure and expanding internet access across the state. …
$800K Grant Fuels Broadband Infrastructure Expansion and Training Initiatives in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has awarded over $397,000 in grants to support registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. These initiatives aim to expand job opportunities, …
Pennsylvania Labor Department Grants: Boosting Apprenticeships for Diversity in Building Trades Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, 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 …
Commonwealth Announces Over $293,000 in New Apprenticeship Grant Funding in Philadelphia Area Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education and three industry partners recently unveiled the state’s first-ever apprenticeship program to help bridge the teacher shortage gap. Unlike traditional higher education models, …
New Apprenticeship Plan to Tackle Teacher Shortage in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today announced an additional $1 million round of grant funding available to Pennsylvania registered apprenticeship programs to create more opportunities …
L&I Announces $1 Million in Grant Funding for Apprentice Programs Read More
SPRINGFIELD, PA — Senator Tim Kearney (D- Delaware) and state Representative Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware), in partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) announced an Apprenticeship & Trades Fair on …
Senator Kearney and Rep. O’Mara to Host Apprenticeship & Trades Fair March 25 in Morton Read More
PENNSYLVANIA – Governor Josh Shapiro, through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, this week announced an investment of $23.8 million for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in Pennsylvania. This …
Governor Shapiro Steps Up Funding for Apprenticeship Programs in Pennsylvania Read More
Department of Community and Economic Development this week announced $134,948 in new funding for the Williamsport Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WEJATC) to provide training for electrical worker apprentices in …
Pennsylvania Investing in Skilled Apprenticeships to Create New Opportunities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — This week, the Department of Community and Economic Development allocated $297,000 to expand access and opportunity for Boilermakers Local 13 union apprentices. These funds will support welding apprentices …
Commonwealth Invests in Boilermakers Apprenticeship Program Read More