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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 combat the workforce shortage in Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro announced Friday that he will propose a three-year tax incentive of up to $2,500 a …
Pennsylvania’s Plan to Attract New Law Enforcement, Teachers, and Healthcare Professionals Read More
LOWER GWYNEDD, PA — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced $1,500,000 in PASmart Industry Partnership Grants for workforce development projects serving Montgomery County. Administered through the Department of Labor & Industry, …
Montgomery County Receives $1.5 Million in PASmart Industry Partnership Grants Read More
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 — 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
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In February of 2022, Governor Tom Wolf announced a third round of grants through the PAsmart program, distributing $10 million to advance education in science and technology …
Chester County IU Receives Grant to Develop Pennsylvania Esports Ecosystem Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently announced awards totaling more than $11 million for 26 apprenticeship programs that will empower Pennsylvania workers to earn while they learn and support …
$11 Million Awarded in Workforce Development Funding for PAsmart Apprenticeship Programs Read More