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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Friends of Father Judge High School (The Friends) has announced an unexpected gift of $1 million from the Elliott-Lewis Corporation. This generous contribution is geared towards …
Philadelphia’s Father Judge High School Receives Million-Dollar Gift from Elliott-Lewis Corporation Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced this week that three educational institutions in Senate District 44 have received a total of $255,000 in grant funding. The funds …
Boost for Vocational Education: Local Schools Bag $255,000 in Technical Education Grants Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), visited the School District of Lancaster (SDOL) on Thursday. The visit aimed at gaining insights …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Visits School District of Lancaster to Learn About Career and Technical Education Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In January 2023, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) launched its E3 Re-entry Program (exit, enter, employ), a free program that provides those with prior justice …
CCIU’s E3 Re-entry Program: Opening Doors to Manufacturing Careers for Justice-Involved Individuals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth Technical Institute (CTI) at the Hiram G. Andrews Center has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first career and technical school in the US to …
L&I’s Commonwealth Technical Institute Makes History as First US Career School with Soft Skills Accreditation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s House Majority Policy Committee recently heard from individuals who spoke about the significance of career and technical education and how it benefits the state’s workforce. Representative Roni …
State Rep. Roni Green Shares Her Story: How Technical Education Can Change Your Life Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently announced that career and technical education (CTE) entities, including those in school districts and charter schools, can apply to create new …
Pennsylvania Education Department Launches New Careers in Education CTE Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In an effort to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find good-paying jobs, Governor Josh Shapiro yesterday announced that 92 percent of state government jobs – about 65,000 …
92% of State Government Jobs in Pennsylvania Now Open to Those Without a Four-Year Degree Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Area School District students want to make a positive impact on the world, and they are ready to get started while still in high …
Henderson Students Explore Future Career Options in Health Care with New HOSA Chapter Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding this week for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to support a job training program in Chester …
New Funding Awarded to Chester County Intermediate Unit for Manufacturing Job Training Program Read More