Harrisburg, Pa- Governor Tom Wolf announce that new funding is available for the Millcreek Township School District Through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program(MTTC). MTTC is a grant given through the Department of Community and Economic Development. “The grant funds may be used for professional services/consultants, internships, equipment purchase, shop modifications, program development, marketing, domestic travel, and salaries and fringes.” says the DECD website. The Governor claims that manufacturing jobs have been an important aspect of Pennsylvania history. “The general pattern of the state’s industrial development had been established by the Civil War, characterized by, “a great variety of manufactures well scattered.” Since many firms served primarily local markets, Pennsylvania industry consisted of an unusually large number of companies” says the Dayco Industrial website, a industrial air heater and combustion systems company based out of Pottstown, Pa.
The funding for Millcreek Township School District totaled $99,730 which will help with enhancing manufacturing programs, buy new equipment and recruit new students to join. “So far this school year, McDowell students have manufactured 7,137 parts for seven manufacturing companies in the Erie area.” says the press release. Grants like the MTTC help create new opportunities for students to be ready for new job opportunities in a established industry in Pennsylvania. To learn more about the program click here
Author: Amaury Abreu
