The Challenge Program, Inc. Receives Funding for Manufacturing Career Awareness

Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2021 14:28

PA DCED Grant Helps Nonprofit Connect High School Students to Manufacturing Careers

The Challenge Program, Inc. (TCP) is proud to announce receipt of a grant from one of Governor Tom Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiatives supporting Pennsylvania manufacturers through “strategic partnerships”. TCP’s mission is to build sustainable business and education partnerships while motivating students to develop the good habits required to succeed in school and in their future careers. The Manufacturing Training-to-Career Grant Program provides funding for TCP to further create meaningful connections between our manufacturing partners and high school students and offer students real opportunities for their futures.

The 18-month project beginning January 2021 will allow TCP and manufacturing businesses to impact 11,000 students in 30 participating western Pennsylvania high schools regarding career decisions. Students in grades 10-12 will hear directly from local manufacturing representatives about opportunities in manufacturing, especially high demand jobs, and the training and educational pathways to these careers.

“We are so pleased to provide a platform for manufacturing representatives to connect students with good, well-paying careers that allow young talent to remain in their communities,” said Barbara Grandinetti, President, The Challenge Program, Inc.

In Washington County, TCP appreciates the partnership and participation of the following businesses and schools included in the PA DCED grant:

Burgettstown High School – Hormann Flexon LLC
Canon-McMillan High School – Auma Actuators
Charleroi High School – Progeny Systems
Washington High School – Dynamet Incorporated

To view a full list of all business and school partners, please visit www.tcpinc.org/manufacturing-partners/.

If you are a manufacturing business in Pennsylvania interested in this unique opportunity to connect with high school students, or any businesses interested in raising awareness about their industry please contact Nora Wells, Program Development Manager at 814-533-7401 x107 or call Barbara Grandinetti, President, at 814-533-9401.