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Pa. Senate approves bills supporting career prep for high demand jobs
The Pennsylvania Senate approved with bipartisan support Grow PA, a package of bills allowing students to pursue post-secondary education and career preparation.
PA Lt. Gov. highlights Shapiro Administration’s investments in workforce in Tec Centro visit
Investments in workforce development, technical training, and apprenticeships highlighted Lt. Gov. Austin Davis’s visit to Tec Centro.
Apprenticeship program for in demand field offered
IEC Pennsylvania, the state chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), is accepting applications for its next electrical apprenticeship class.
Jobs in ‘the trades’ are hi-tech and high paying, so why are workers so hard to find?
A high priority industry, construction and its trades is essential for economic growth and flourishing communities, employing necessary skilled trades like plumbing, electric, masonry or carpentry. The sector offers steady work, sustainable wages, benefits and long-lasting career opportunities.
Manufacturing group cites success of soft-skills job training program
The Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers & Employers Council continues to promote its YES (Your Employability Skills) certificate program. As it announced its 2018-19 results, the council said it has seen considerable success in placing graduates in high-paying jobs.
Training program adds diversity to construction industry, changes lives
The Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters, which has a training center in Allentown, launched a free program that teaches women the skills construction employers want from employees.
