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CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Local officials, agricultural advocates, and industry leaders gathered this week at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs to commemorate the expansion of AgConnect, a program designed …
Chester County Leaders Celebrate AgConnect Expansion and Honor Century Farm Legacy Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has announced a new scholarship initiative to support its Building and Facilities Maintenance Certificate Program, aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled …
Transform Your Future: DCCC Offers Scholarships for High-Demand Building Maintenance Careers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has invested $199,840 into the North Hills School District Welding Program through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant program. This initiative is designed to …
Shapiro Administration Invests $199,840 in Life-Changing Skills Training to Build a Stronger Manufacturing Workforce Read More
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