partnerships Archives

State awards $2.1 million in grants to promote manufacturing innovation

Grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative have been awarded to 31 student research projects to help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing.

Department of Community and Economic Development Acting Secretary Rick Singer said Friday that Lehigh University, Millersville University, Penn State University – Harrisburg, and York College of Pennsylvania are among the 19 universities that will share in the $2.1 million in grants.

The approved projects are part of Manufacturing PA’s fellowship program, which embeds graduate and undergraduate students with local manufacturers, Singer said in a press release. Once paired, the students develop new technologies and advance innovation statewide.

Universities that have partnered with a manufacturer can apply for and receive between $25,000 and $70,000 in funding for specific student research projects.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal would invest an additional $1 million in the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program which serves as a collaboration between Pennsylvania colleges and universities, manufacturers, and DCED.

The program is open to any accredited Pennsylvania college or university. The Governor’s proposed increase would allow 14 more manufacturers to partner with universities in adopting new technologies and advancing new products and processes, according to DCED.

“The Shapiro Administration understands the importance of investing in Pennsylvania manufacturing to help spur the economy and generate continued growth and innovation,” Singer said. “The work of the students and companies honored today is impressive and is a great indication of the future success of this historic and vital industry in the Commonwealth.”

The fellowship was developed through collaboration with Pennsylvania’s seven research institutions, manufacturers, and industrial resource centers (IRCs) across the commonwealth and is administered by DCED and Carnegie Mellon University.

Since its inception in 2018, the fellowship has granted $11.9 million to 475 students across the commonwealth, and 142 Pennsylvania companies have benefited from these partnerships.

Department of Education announces PAsmart grants for STEM and computer science training

To encourage partnerships between schools and businesses to prepare students for jobs in fast-growing fields, Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega today announced the availability of up to $10 million in PAsmart grants.

The grants are to be used to prepare students for the fast-growing fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and computer science (CS).

“PAsmart is strategically investing in science and technology education so students get the skills they need for the workforce,” said Ortega. “These grants encourage partnerships between schools and businesses to focus on the skills students will need in rapidly growing tech industries.”

Governor Tom Wolf launched PAsmart in 2018 and the administration has distributed nearly $60 million statewide to support STEM and computer science education in hundreds of schools and expand job training through registered apprenticeships and industry partnerships, a Department of Education statement said.

Pennsylvania remains a leader in STEM education. PAsmart Advancing grants of up to $500,000 each support cross-sector partnerships that provide quality STEM and CS experiences to learners of all ages – early childhood, PreK-12, postsecondary, and adult learners – as part of high-level strategic approaches to workforce readiness, the statement said.

Advancing grant applications must be submitted to PDE by Monday, March 21, 2022. Grant applications and additional information are available on the PDE website.

Beer and pretzels. Who knew? Tröegs and Unique Snacks partner for fall campaign

A new campaign between two popular Pennsylvania brands will pair craft beers with pretzels at select retailers.

Reading-based Unique Snacks and Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey announced their new Better Together campaign, a promotion running from August 30 through October 31 in the northeast, midwest and south regions of the U.S.

During the campaign, customers will find pairings of Unique Snacks’ pretzels and Tröegs’ craft beers such as Perpetual IPA with Original Splits and Troegenator Double Bock with Extra Dark Splits at select retail partners.

“We’re Pennsylvania natives,” said John Trogner, founding brother and brewmaster at Tröegs. “That’s a big part of our identity. So it’s natural for us to partner with another family-owned Pennsylvania maker. Both of us geek out on taking ingredients and making something delicious, and those two things happen to taste great together.”

“Tröegs’ devotion to the art and science of brewing refreshing beers using only the finest ingredients, including some from right here in Pennsylvania, matches our devotion to creating healthy snacks with more flavor using fewer ingredients and smarter baking,” said Justin Spannuth, COO of Unique Snacks. “The Better Together Campaign is all about offering customers a variety of distinct, refreshing flavors and textural characteristics that create perfect pairings.”

Select Region or Brand

Upcoming Event

Tag: partnerships

Beer and pretzels. Who knew? Tröegs and Unique Snacks partner for fall campaign

CONNECT

DIGITAL EDITIONS