A couple of state agencies are teaming up to launch a new grant program to grow the workforce while expanding career opportunities.
PennDOT and the Department of Education have $12 million in federal funding available to support career pathway education, technical training, industry certification, and on-the-job learning in the highway industry for elementary, middle, high school, and college students.
Career and Technical Education grant awards of up to $500,000 are available to educational institutions to create or expand new education programs geared toward many skilled jobs in this industry such as construction inspector, mechanic, laborer, electrician, stonemason, welder, painter, cost estimator, and surveyor.
The deadline to apply online through the PA.gov website is Tuesday (9/1).
