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This summer, Dr. Brandon Mitchell (right), professor of physics and engineering at West Chester University, worked on campus with students associated with the Young Men and Women In Charge Foundation (YMWIC). (Photo provided by West Chester University.)

WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania: Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s STEM Workforce

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Jamie Klein

WEST CHESTER, PA — As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will be …

Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County

Disabled Issues / Disabilities / Pennsylvania

Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities

August 7, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY Work summer employment program, which is …

National

Trump Administration Launches New Effort to Supercharge U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Revival

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday aimed at strengthening American manufacturing through deeper …

Colleges and Universities / Regional

Arcadia University Launches Workforce Development Program to Address Skills Gap

June 15, 2025June 14, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

GLENSIDE, PA — Arcadia University, in partnership with Core Education, has unveiled its Workforce Development program, a new initiative designed to help Pennsylvania employers recruit, retain, and upskill talent amid …

Regional

Sila Services Celebrates New Graduates of Project LiveFire

May 21, 2025May 20, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Sila Services announced the graduation of its newest class from Project LiveFire, an innovative workforce development initiative designed to tackle the skilled labor shortage in the HVAC …

Chester County CEO David Byerman (left) with NACo CEO Matthew Chase

Government

Chester County Leaders Push to Protect Critical Federal Funding

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have launched a determined campaign to safeguard more than $68 million in federal funding that sustains vital services for its residents. Facing looming …

Education / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Leaders Rally to Address Early Education Teacher Shortage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — A growing crisis in Pennsylvania’s early care and education sector took center stage on Monday as lawmakers, advocates, and child care providers gathered to call for urgent …

Delaware County Community College

Delaware County Community College Expands Workforce Development with New Southeast Center

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is taking significant strides in workforce development with the announcement of its new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, set to open in January …

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Expanded Opportunities

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HALIFAX, PA — On Friday, March 21, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined members of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps at Camp Hebron in …

Senator Dave McCormick meeting constituents in Lancaster

Pennsylvania

Senator McCormick Advocates for Workforce Development, Business Growth, and Veteran Support

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

LANCASTER, MOOSIC, SCRANTON, PA — Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) spent Friday, March 21, meeting with community and business leaders across Lancaster County and Northeastern Pennsylvania, focusing on workforce development, economic …