NANTICOKE — With Gov. Josh Shapiro in town to talk about how his commitment to investing in Pennsylvania’s workforce is creating real opportunities in the region, Holly Pilcavage, vice president of Enrollment Management & Student Success at Luzerne County Community College, talked about education’s role.
“We have to meet the moment,” Pilcavage said. “At Luzerne County Community College, we’ve been able to leverage that support to expand partnerships with business and industry, remove barriers for students and prepare people for high-paying, in-demand careers. Together, we’re building a skilled workforce that will drive our region’s growth for years to come. We have to make sure our students step confidently into these new jobs.”
Shapiro visited the IBEW Local 163 JATC Electrical Training Center in Nanticoke to highlight his administration’s investments in workforce development that have helped the Commonwealth’s economy grow.
He said the Commonwealth has significantly increased funding for vo-tech, career and technical education (CTE) and apprenticeships — opening more pathways for Pennsylvanians to gain in-demand skills, secure good-paying jobs and help businesses grow.
“There are many paths to success — whether it’s college, the military, an apprenticeship, or going straight into a job — and in Pennsylvania, we’re making sure every one of those paths is open and accessible,” Shapiro said. “We’ve increased our investments in vo-tech, CTE and apprenticeships by 50% so that more Pennsylvanians have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. By expanding apprenticeships and partnering with our unions, we’re building a highly-skilled workforce that will grow our economy and create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians in communities across the Commonwealth.”
In Luzerne County, the Shapiro administration has invested $1 million in LCCC to help…
