“We are grateful for our partnership with Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development. The Training-to-Career grant funding supports our collective efforts to prepare the next generation of skilled workers for good-paying jobs in high demand fields.”
Why Pennsylvania?
— Patrick M. Jones, President and CEO, Bucks County Community College
Explore the Data: Pennsylvania's Workforce
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Education
In PA, we pride ourselves on our ability to turn out creative thinkers, inventors, and game changers – and the world has taken notice. Our culture is one that encourages innovation and collaboration. That's why domestic and international businesses alike cite our world-class higher education and research institutions, including the Wharton School of Business and Penn Law, Penn State University, Lehigh University, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pittsburgh as a key driver of developing talent and inspiring big ideas at their companies.
But it's not just the big-name schools fueling our workforce pipelines. Our 15 community colleges offer a wide range of 2-year and certificate programs that meet the needs of local industry and community. And Pennsylvania's 14 four-year public universities are a critical resource for both residents and employers. These institutions play an important role in helping local businesses stay nimble and up to date with the latest technology and provide training for their current and future workers.
With a top 5 Business School, a top 10 Law School, and eight universities ranked in the top 100 nationwide, it is no surprise that Pennsylvania grads are highly sought-after for their competitive edge and drive. Our world-renowned institutions ensure that PA's workforce pipeline is filled with critical thinkers, problem-solvers, innovators, and dreamers. And our vibrant and dynamic communities, coupled with a long list of top employers in the state, ensures that those highly sought-after graduates stay in the Keystone State.
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Part of the statewide Manufacturing PA Initiative, the IRCs are a network of regional organizations focused on assisting manufacturers with growth strategies and staying competitive in a changing global economy. Workforce development consultations are part of their many available services.
Pennsylvania’s Industry Partnerships (IPs) are regional industrial partnerships of businesses in a shared labor market who work with multiple teams to address overall competitiveness of the industry. Employers are welcome to join their local IPs for networking, collaboration, and setting sustainable initiatives.
The Workforce & Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) is a DCED-funded workforce training program helping employers upskill employees to fill in employment gaps.
The DCED-funded Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program can be used to help cover the costs of formal instruction or classroom requirements associated with apprenticeships.
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program supports new and innovative training programs focused on developing the skill sets of entry-level applicants in the manufacturing industry to better meet the needs of hiring employers.
The Statewide Movement for Accountability, Readiness, & Training (PASmart) is a multi-pronged workforce initiative supporting students, job seekers, and workers by connecting them with the information they need to succeed in our evolving economy.