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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) has announced a record-breaking $1.24 billion in spending on contracts with small businesses, small diverse businesses (SDBs), and veteran-owned business …
Pennsylvania Breaks Records with $1.24 Billion Investment Powering Small and Veteran-Owned Businesses Read More
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The Shapiro Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing workforce shortages in critical industries through a targeted $600,000 investment in the Bus Mechanic Apprenticeship Program for Pennsylvania …
Driving Change: Pennsylvania’s $600K Apprenticeship Program Tackles Critical Bus Mechanic Shortages Read More
EXTON, PA —– Starting Monday, a one-month application window opens for small businesses to apply for up to $2,000 in funding for professional services through the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC)’s New …
Chester County Economic Development Council Offers Micro Grants for Mentoring and Professional Services for Small Businesses Through New Business Champions Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The state has unveiled a new $1,000 scholarship opportunity for Commonwealth employees to pursue higher education at Central Penn College. This initiative, established in partnership with the …
Discover How Commonwealth Employees Can Unlock $1,000 for Career-Boosting Education Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is stepping up to address the region’s workforce demands by hosting a series of industry forums to highlight its critical role in job …
How DCCC’s New Southeast Center and Industry Forums Aim to Solve Workforce Gaps Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (181st District, Philadelphia County) has voiced strong support for Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget, describing it as a visionary blueprint that prioritizes …
Kenyatta Champions Shapiro’s Bold Budget Plan for Equity and Justice in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the successes of its PA CareerLink® Awareness Days initiative, which linked nearly 5,000 Pennsylvanians with hundreds of …
Life-Changing Job Fairs Help Thousands of Pennsylvanians Land Careers—Is Your Opportunity Next? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the buzz of the 119th Congress and a new administration preparing to take the reins, small businesses are stepping into the spotlight. This week, Goldman Sachs …
Your Voice, Your Business, Your Future: The Game-Changing Playbook That Could Save America’s Small Businesses 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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is building a better future—literally. The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has unveiled a significant $1.5 million investment to expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in the …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.5M in Apprenticeships to Hammer Home Opportunity and Diversity Read More