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HARRISBURG, PA — The shockwaves from President Donald Trump’s executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education were felt nationwide, but perhaps nowhere more intensely than in Pennsylvania. State …
Your Kids’ Future at Risk? Pennsylvania Fights Back as Trump Dismantles Federal Education Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s HIRE Committee, established under Governor Josh Shapiro’s executive order in May 2024, has reported significant progress in its mission to create a competitive, …
Building a Better Pennsylvania: Shapiro Administration Drives Workforce Transformation with Bold HIRE Committee Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a $1,325,699 investment to fund Penn State University’s Agricultural Workforce Development Project. This initiative, part of the …
Driving Agriculture Forward: Pennsylvania Invests $1.3M in Workforce Excellence Initiative 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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has allocated $592,000 in grants to three organizations to advance the Veterans Employment Program (VEP). This initiative aims to …
Pennsylvania’s $592K Boost to Veterans: Transforming Lives, Building Careers, Securing Futures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee recently approved the allocation of nearly $20 million in competitively awarded school safety grants. These …
Game-Changer for School Safety! PA Unveils $20M Plan to Protect Students and Address Mental Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Board of Education has recently appointed Naina Bhatia, a rising junior at West Chester East High School, to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. …
Chester County Celebrates West Chester East Junior’s Appointment to State Education Board Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently unveiled an ambitious plan, introduced as SB 1248 and HB 2398 by Senator Jay Costa and Representative Peter Schweyer. This groundbreaking initiative pivots …
Seismic Shift in Higher Education: Pennsylvania’s Bold New Plan Towards Accessibility and Affordability Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) have announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at establishing a pilot program for school-based youth courts. This initiative seeks …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Youth Courts to Reform School Discipline Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Christine Tartaglione announced this week that schools within the 2nd Senatorial District are set to receive $2,433,052 through state-funded safety grants. This financial infusion is aimed …
Philadelphia Schools Secure Over $2.4 Million in Safety Grants, Championing a Secure Learning Environment Read More