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NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County’s Department of Commerce announced that MontcoWorks, Montgomery County’s local workforce development board, recently received $45,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and …
Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board Receives $45K to Support Digital Literacy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week announced a new partnership between Google and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). This collaboration offers industry-recognized Google Career Certificates to …
Governor Shapiro’s Game-Changing Partnership with Google & PASSHE to Supercharge Commonwealth’s Workforce for High-Growth Jobs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris this week announced the removal of the college credit requirement for individuals interested in serving as …
Pennsylvania State Police Lifts College Credit Requirement for Cadet Applications, Opening Doors for More Opportunities 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
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Senator John I. Kane, minority chair of the Labor & Industry Committee, this week announced his support for Governor Shapiro’s signing of an Executive Order which …
Senator John I. Kane Supports New Executive Order for Workforce Development and Economic Growth in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program (CWTP), a new job training initiative in Pennsylvania. The program aims to support …
Pennsylvania Launches Innovative Workforce Transformation Program, Leading the Way in Job Training and Economic Opportunity Read More
EXTON, PA — Do you know someone who was enrolled in college or a technical training program who was not able to complete their degree or certification due to unforeseen …
Project RECONNECT: Unlocking Doors for Students’ Careers in Southeastern Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education is offering grants worth $1.5 million to create career opportunities for paraprofessionals in the special education field. Intermediate units that partner with community …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Offers $1.5M Grants to Create Career Pathways for Special Education Paraeducators Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Workforce Development Board (WDB) was recently awarded a $2 million state grant to enable qualified individuals sidetracked while in college or in a certification …
Project Reconnect: A Second Chance for Chester County Residents to Achieve Their Education and Career Goals Read More
MORGANTOWN, PA — Five area high schools are now sending students to Morgan Truck Body in Morgantown, PA to pursue a hands-on career in manufacturing – and get paid while …
Regional High School Students Eligible for Paid Welding Internship at Morgan Truck Body Read More