The Office of the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania

06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 13:10

ICYMI: Gov Shapiro Delivers Commencement at Two Pennsylvania High Schools | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

This week, Governor Josh Shapiro spoke directly to high school graduates, their parents, and teachers and staff at West Scranton High School and Pennsbury High School, reminding them that there are many paths to success - and that the Class of 2025 represents the opportunity to chart your own course and succeed here in Pennsylvania.

Since day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to open doors of opportunity for all Pennsylvanians, no matter their path to success. On his full day in office, he signed an Executive Order announcing that 92 percent of state government jobs are open to Pennsylvanians without a college degree, and since then, nearly 60 percent of the Commonwealth's new hires do not have a four year degree.

Governor Shapiro has also made historic investments in public education, creating real opportunity for students, supporting teachers and school staff, and delivering results across the Commonwealth. The Governor has secured more than $2 billion in additional funding for K-12 public education - the largest investment in Pennsylvania history. As a result, for the first time ever, the Commonwealth is investing more than $11 billion each year in its public schools.

See what Pennsylvanians are reading and watching about Governor Shapiro's commencement addresses:

6abc: Pennsbury H.S. graduation

WPHL: Pennsbury graduation

The Times-Tribune: Gov. Shapiro addresses West Scranton High School graduates

Levittown Now: Gov. Shapiro Tells Pennsbury Graduates To Find Their Own Path

Times Leader: Gov. Shapiro delivers commencement address at West Scranton High School

WVIA: Finding opportunity in failure: Shapiro tells West Scranton graduates to 'follow your own path'

WNEP: Governor Shapiro's surprise visit leaves lasting impact on West Scranton graduates

WNEP: Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at West Scranton High School's graduation

WBRE: Gov. Shapiro's graduation speech as West Scranton High School

WYOU: Gov. Shapiro speaks at West Scranton graduation

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