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HARRISBURG, PA — Young adults who were previously involved in the justice system are now entering Pennsylvania’s construction workforce after completing the first cohort of the Shapiro Administration’s Construct PA …
Construct PA Graduates Signal Workforce Expansion Push Read More
What This Means for You The January jobs report shows 172,000 new private-sector jobs, including gains in construction trades. The Labor Department released a national framework to help workers build …
Labor Department Highlights Job Growth, AI Skills Plan, And $145 Million Apprenticeship Expansion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro today announced a new $3 million state investment to expand the Steamfitters Local Union 420 Training Center, a move state officials say will dramatically …
Shapiro Bets $3M on Apprentices as Steamfitters Program Set to Triple Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A high-demand career training program at Chester County Technical College High School is expanding to new campuses, giving more students a direct pathway from classroom to …
TCHS Expands Barbering Program to West Grove, Phoenixville Campuses Read More
THORNDALE, PA — A Chester County nonprofit serving adults with disabilities has received its largest individual donation in a decade, a $100,000 gift that leaders say will immediately expand job …
$100K Gift Marks Milestone for Chester County Disability Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $3.3 million statewide investment aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s skilled trades and manufacturing workforce, unveiling the initiative during a visit to …
$3.3M Workforce Push Aims to Train Next Generation of Pa. Skilled Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is pouring millions into hands-on job training as it expands apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing and tracks a labor market that continues to add jobs, even as …
Factory Skills Surge as Pennsylvania Bets Big on Apprenticeships Read More
FRAZER, PA — Blue Crew Divers, a licensed vocational school and PADI Career Development Center, has opened enrollment for its new Diving Industry & Management diploma program, a seven-month course …
Blue Crew Divers Launches Vocational Diploma to Build Careers in Global Scuba Industry Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is taking bold action to combat its teacher shortage crisis, unveiling a $4.2 million grant opportunity to expand its Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) program. Announced by …
Innovative Apprenticeship Program Tackles Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia is taking workforce development to a whole new level. The city’s first-ever upskilling program for Electronic Technicians has just celebrated its inaugural graduating class—marking a pivotal moment …
Philadelphia Electrifies Career Growth with New Upskilling Program for City Employees Read More