Shapiro administration supports women's pre-apprenticeship program with increased funding

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently participated in a celebration with Rosie's Girls, a pre-apprenticeship program focused on increasing the presence of women in building and construction trades. The event marked the graduation of the program's latest group of pre-apprentices.

Governor Josh Shapiro has prioritized workforce development, allocating nearly $65 million more to vo-tech, career and technical education (CTE), and apprenticeships since taking office. This represents a 50% increase in funding aimed at enhancing opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in these fields.

L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker expressed enthusiasm about the achievements facilitated by Rosie's Girls. "Rosie's Girls truly embodies the spirit of Rosie the Riveter in how it empowers young women to get involved and excel in traditionally male-dominated industries, and it is exciting to see how lives are being changed thanks to its work," she stated. Walker also emphasized that "this program's success and its growth highlight the impact of the Shapiro Administration's continued investments in workforce development programs, which are setting our Commonwealth up for success for years to come."