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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry recently announced a significant boost to the local economy with a $250,000 grant awarded to the Chester County Economic …
Chester County Economic Development Foundation Receives $250,000 Grant for Workforce Development Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a $2.8 million grant program to boost the ranks of Pennsylvania’s direct care workforce. This initiative aims …
Pennsylvania Allocates $2.8M to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce: A Pivotal Investment in Quality of Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this eek announced the awarding of $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants. The grants aim to connect military veterans with farming opportunities, providing …
Veterans in Pennsylvania Receive $300,000 Boost to Farming Opportunities Read More
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America (AFA). The MOU formalizes a partnership designed to prepare more …
USDA and Agriculture Future of America Join Forces to Boost Careers in Agriculture Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS) and Aging (PDA) convened at The Gardens at …
Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging Boost Long-Term Care Workforce Development Read More
Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced the bipartisan Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act on Thursday. This bicameral legislation aims to strengthen the U.S. cyber defenses and cybersecurity …
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act Introduced to Boost U.S. Cyber Defenses and Job Opportunities for Veterans Read More
JOHNSTOWN, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) continues to support the future of manufacturing in Pennsylvania through a significant investment in the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) …
Pennsylvania Invests in Future of Manufacturing with Training-to-Career Grant Program Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is launching a newly designed website to assist businesses with financing solutions, location services, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship.
New Business Needs, New Website for Chester County Economic Development Council Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced organizational changes to respond to the transformed needs of local businesses as they rebuild from COVID-19.
Chester County Economic Development Council Announces Reorganization Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On the heels of Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics report that COVID-19-ravaged bars, restaurants and retail have shed even more jobs, while the larger economy has gained …
Chester County Announces a Free, 3-week Manufacturing Boot Camp Read More