by Karen Kozachyn | Aug 11, 2021 | News
Governor Tom Wolf announced over $1 million in funding for Delaware County Community College through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career (MTTC) program to train over 300 individuals for high-demand occupations in welding, shipbuilding, and manufacturing....
by Karen Kozachyn | Jun 7, 2021 | News
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The apprenticeship program at the Philly Shipyard is getting a boost, thanks to federal funding. The nearly $750,000 will be used to train more skilled workers. Republican Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey joined shipyard executives to make...
by Karen Kozachyn | Jun 7, 2021 | News
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 27 Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). The CoE designation recognizes...
by Chris | Dec 5, 2018 | News
PHILADELPHIA Hundreds of current and future workers within Greater Philadelphia’s growing maritime industry will have access to specialized training programs under an initiative announced today by Citizens Bank, the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic...
by Chris | Apr 10, 2018 | News
Original Article by The Delaware County Daily Times Bill Davis, Jake MacCrone and Donovan Pierce of Delaware County were among seven new apprentice mechanics welcomed to PECO’s field force on Thursday, April 5, as they celebrated their graduation from a comprehensive...
by Chris | Nov 18, 2016 | News
Original article by by Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal Greater Philadelphia’s ports are poised to cash in big on recent growth and infrastructure improvements — if skilled workers are ready to take on the jobs. A new state grant is aimed at...