PA Department of Labor & Industry News

Shapiro Budget Proposes $7M for Schools-to-Work Program

Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal calls for increasing Pennsylvania's Schools-to-Work program funding to $7 million to strengthen workforce pipelines in manufacturing, healthcare, and other in-demand fields. L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker toured Pitt-Titusville's Manufacturing Assistance Center and nursing lab to highlight how the investment helps students in rural Pennsylvania prepare for careers. The budget also proposes $18 million for vo-tech and CTE programs, $6.3 million for the Industry Partnership program, and a $1 million increase for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.