Advance Central PA receives $80,058 state grant to promote manufacturing careers

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Advance Central PA, an organization overseeing programs designed to assure businesses in Central Pennsylvania remain competitive, recently received an $80,058 Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC) grant.

The organization will use the funding to produce five videos highlighting local careers in manufacturing and Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for entering manufacturing careers. Once completed, they will be featured on Advance Central PA’s YouTube channel and shown to approximately 5,000 students in Clinton, Lycoming, and Union counties.

Funding also will be used for a marketing campaign showcasing the innovation of CTE programs and how they lead to careers. Print materials will be displayed in partner schools.

Finally, funding will be used for events where guidance counselors and other educators will see their local CTE space before touring local manufacturers.

“Advance Central PA is excited for this opportunity to showcase modern manufacturing and the related career and technical education programs available in Central PA that provide students the opportunity to graduate high school and quickly transition to a rewarding career and afford the lifestyle that fits their dreams,” Erica Mulberger, Advance Central PA executive director, said. “We hope this project enlightens parents, teachers, and students about these rewarding manufacturing career paths and creates a sustainable workforce for the region.”