During the grand opening of the nation’s first humane, animal-welfare-focused hatchery, Governor Wolf pointed to the potential of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry to produce a vibrant economy with jobs that pay in rural communities.
Governor Wolf announced that the Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship and Training Office approved the addition of five new apprenticeship programs and two new apprenticeship occupations to help employers train the workers they need and assist job seekers in establishing a career pathways that lead to jobs that pay.
Governor Wolf attended the opening of Corsa Coal’s Acosta mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, that will produce fuel for manufacturing and lead to hundreds of new jobs headed to the region, directly and indirectly.
Governor Wolf announced that the state will invest nearly $6.3 million through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program to help spur statewide business development in five counties.
Governor Wolf toured Gertrude Hawk Chocolates and participated in a roundtable discussion with employees focused on expanding manufacturing jobs in the commonwealth.