The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced more than $4.1 million in Schools-to-Work Grant Awards supporting 17 projects across the State. The Manufacturers’ Association was awarded $250,000 to expand its Applied Manufacturing Technology Registered Pre-Apprenticeship and strengthen school-to-work pathways that prepare high school students for family-sustaining careers in Advanced Manufacturing. The Schools-to-Work Program bridges classroom learning with real-world opportunity by aligning education and training with in-demand industries and workforce needs across Pennsylvania. The Program strengthens partnerships so students can graduate with a clear path into their chosen field through a Registered Apprenticeship, Post-Secondary Education or employment. Through this grant, the Manufacturers’ Association will deepen collaboration among schools, employers, intermediaries and workforce partners to create clear on-ramps into Registered Apprenticeship, Post-Secondary Training and employment. Manufacturing remains a major economic driver in South Central Pennsylvania, with more than 2,500 manufacturers employing 122,000 Workers and generating an estimated $16 billion in annual economic output. Over the next decade, the region is projected to need to replace 37,000 Manufacturing Workers due to retirements, exits and growth, underscoring the urgency of expanding early career exposure, credential attainment and work-based learning opportunities for students.
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