March 12, 2024 - Pittsburgh, PA
Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker joined Pittsburgh labor and workforce development leaders today to recognize four outstanding organizations and individuals who have embraced the earn-as-you-learn model of registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship to create economic opportunity for Pennsylvania communities and families. This inaugural awards ceremony was hosted by L&I's Apprenticeship and Training Office (ATO) to celebrate outstanding Pennsylvania program sponsors and apprentices."Apprenticeships are essential to meet the demand for skilled workers to support industry needs," said Secretary Walker. "The organizations and individuals we recognized today exemplify some of the best in the apprenticeship space here in Pennsylvania, and they should stand as a model for other organizations looking to start their own registered program."Since the start of his Administration, Governor Josh Shapiro has been focused on creating real opportunities for people to obtain good-paying jobs. That's why Governor Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal builds on the 2023-24 budget with bipartisan support for investments in workforce development, including $6 million for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. Speakers Include:Robert Cherry, CEO, Partner4WorkSec. Nancy WalkerSierra Peebles, Outstanding Registered Apprentice Award RecipientTara Loew, Director, Apprenticeship and Training OfficeRachel Mauer, Pittsburgh Chapter President, German American Chamber of CommerceBrandon Wolfe, Outstanding Registered Pre-Apprentice Award RecipientDeWitt Walton, Breaking the Chains of Poverty, Vice President
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