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Workforce and Training - PA Department of Community & Economic Development A workforce ready to take your business to the next level Developing and Delivering Talent Your ability to adapt to changes and meet opportunity head-on is dependent on the quality of your team. In Pennsylvania, you can be confident you’ll find the right fit. Our 6.
4+ million-strong workforce brings experience, skill, curiosity, and a legendary can-do spirit to the table. Our nearly 300 higher-ed and post-secondary institutions produce talent sought out by companies around the world.
Whether you’re looking for team members capable of supporting manufacturing operations, spearheading R&D and innovation, handling logistics and supply chain needs, or running your corporate headquarters, Pennsylvanians can get the job done. Pennsylvania is invested in bringing businesses and qualified workers together. We’ll help you find or develop your workforce, from apprentices to experienced experts and everyone in between.
If you’re looking to upskill your employees or connect with leaders in your industry, we can help with our customizable and flexible workforce programs. Learn more about why Pennsylvania’s workforce will help your company succeed. Data Disclaimer: The data on this page is updated twice a year, so may not be the latest available.
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Workforce Development Brochure Investing in training and retaining top talent is a priority for Pennsylvania. We have specialized technical and financial assistance to help your business develop the right workforce.
Local Employer Assistance Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs) Part of the statewide Manufacturing PA initiative, the IRCs are a network of regional organizations focus on assisting manufacturers grow and stay competitive in a changing global economy. Workforce development consultations are part of their many available services.
Pennsylvania’s Industry Partnerships Pennsylvania’s Industry Partnerships 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 NGIP for networking, collaboration, and setting sustainable initiatives.
WEDnetPA Workforce Grants The Workforce & Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) is a DCED-funded workforce training program helping employers upskill employees to fill in employment gaps. Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grants 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.
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Supporting new and innovative training focused on developing the skill sets of entry-level applicants in the manufacturing industry to better meet the needs of hiring employers. PASmart is a multi-pronged workforce initiative supporting students, jobseekers, and workers by connecting them with the information they need to succeed in our evolving economy.
Employers who would like to improve the digital skills of their employees can find free or low-cost trainings located near their business using the PA Digital Skills Training Map. The trainings can help employees with internet and computer skills to help them find information online, send or post information online, or better communicate using cell phones, apps, the internet, or other communication technology.
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2025 Agricultural Innovation Grant Program is a Pennsylvania state initiative that helps farmers and agriculture businesses implement new technologies, conservation practices, and renewable energy solutions to boost profitability and protect natural resources. Backed by $10 million in Governor Shapiro's 2025-26 budget, the program builds on an initial round that funded 88 projects statewide. Grants range from $5,000 to $2,000,000. The application deadline is April 18, 2026. Eligible applicants include Pennsylvania farmers with annual sales over $2,000, agricultural processors with sales over $10,000, agricultural service providers, and cooperatives utilizing agricultural commodities.
The Municipal Fire Department Capital Grant is a funding program from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Office of the State Fire Commissioner that provides ,000 to ,000 to eligible fire departments for capital improvements. Eligible expenses include establishing or modernizing facilities that house firefighting equipment, ambulances, or rescue vehicles; acquiring or renovating existing structures for those purposes; and repairing or purchasing firefighting, ambulance, or rescue equipment for training. Eligible applicants are municipal fire departments recognized by local ordinance and budgeted by the local government where the department is geographically located in Pennsylvania. Applications are due by May 29, 2026.