Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
01/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2026 20:16
In Allegheny County, Governor Shapiro and Shapiro Administration Leaders Highlight $3.3 Million Investment to Train Future Manufacturing Workers, Expand Skilled Workforce[...]
January 22, 2026- Bridgeville, PA
In Allegheny County, Governor Shapiro and Shapiro Administration Leaders Highlight $3.3 Million Investment to Train Future Manufacturing Workers, Expand Skilled Workforce Across Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger and Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker, visited Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) in Allegheny County to announce a $3.3 million investment to strengthen and expand Pennsylvania's skilled trades workforce and support one of the Commonwealth's most critical industries.
Through 21 new awards under the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) Program, the Shapiro Administration will help schools, training providers, and organizations like JAWPA expose students to careers in the skilled trades and manufacturing, provide hands-on training opportunities, and equip Pennsylvanians with the skills needed to secure good-paying, in-demand jobs.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made workforce development a top priority - investing more than $15.1 million through the MTTC program since 2023 to help train over 3,300 Pennsylvanians for careers in manufacturing and the skilled trades. Funding secured in the 2025-26 budget ensures these efforts continue, giving students the freedom to chart their own course and opportunity to succeed while helping employers meet growing workforce needs.
List of Speakers:
Patrice Matamoros, President of Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro
Alayna Kamerer, an electrical occupations student
Grace Reid-Vensel, founder of Lulu's Free Store
Greg Bernarding, Business Manager of Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council
Secretary Rick Siger
Secretary Nancy A. Walker
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