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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has increased the maximum civil penalty for operating an unlicensed Commercial Driver’s License training school from $2,500 to $25,000 under a new law intended to strengthen …
Pennsylvania Raises Fines for Unlicensed CDL Training Schools Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College and South Korea-based Hanwha Ocean agreed July 23 to expand skilled-trades training for shipbuilding operations in Philadelphia, linking the regional workforce pipeline to …
DCCC, Hanwha Expand Shipbuilding Workforce Pipeline Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has eliminated a federal requirement that states conduct separate civil rights compliance reviews of career and technical education programs, reducing administrative oversight …
Education Department Ends Extra CTE Civil Rights Reviews Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Delaware County Community College will launch a free Building and Facilities Maintenance Certificate program in Chester County this August, expanding workforce training opportunities for residents seeking entry-level …
Delaware County Community College Expands Workforce Training to Chester County Read More
AMBLER, PA — Bradford White Corp. has donated water-heating equipment and funding to plumbing and HVAC training organizations in Pennsylvania and five other states as manufacturers and trade groups seek …
Bradford White Backs Trades Pipeline With Training Donations Read More
AMBLER, PA — Bradford White Corporation is expanding its workforce development efforts beyond technical training programs with the launch of a children’s book designed to introduce young readers to careers …
Bradford White Backs Children’s Book to Promote Skilled Trades Careers Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College will host a hands-on career exploration event this month aimed at connecting students and career changers with skilled trades employers facing persistent labor …
DCCC Hosts Trade Event as Skilled Labor Demand Rises Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Education and United States Department of Labor reported that 21 states have submitted combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act state plans integrating …
States Expand Workforce Plans Under Federal Alignment Push Read More
ELKTON, MD — Cecil College said nine students completed its HVAC technician apprenticeship program, qualifying them to apply for Maryland HVACR journeyman licenses without taking the state licensing exam.
Cecil College HVAC Graduates Earn Maryland License Eligibility Read More
ELKTON, MD — Cecil College announced Tuesday it will launch a Certified Manufacturing Associate program in June 2026 to prepare individuals with little or no experience for entry-level manufacturing jobs.
Cecil College Launches Manufacturing Training Program for New Workers Read More