BRISTOL, PA — To strengthen the advanced manufacturing workforce in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration has unveiled a significant $400,000 investment in the Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork Training programs at Bucks County Community College (BCCC). This initiative, unveiled on Wednesday by Gwen Ross, Director of Workforce Development Initiatives at the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), aims to equip 50 students with the skills needed for thriving careers in manufacturing.
This latest funding, part of the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant, underscores the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to strengthening Pennsylvania’s economic foundation by developing a robust pipeline of skilled workers. Since the inception of these programs, a total of $700,000 has been invested in BCCC by the administration to ensure a steady flow of job-ready professionals into the advanced manufacturing sector—a key pillar of Governor Josh Shapiro’s Economic Development Strategy.
Director Ross emphasized the strategic importance of this investment, stating, “The Shapiro Administration is focused on growing our economy and building a Commonwealth where all Pennsylvanians can follow their own path to success. Manufacturing has always been the backbone of Pennsylvania’s economy, and our investment in BCCC’s Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork Training programs will provide a classroom-to-career experience for students while meeting the needs of the region’s advanced manufacturers.”…