Tri-County Workforce Investment Board gets $1.12 million grant for Steamfitters training
The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board has been awarded a $1.12 million grant to implement the Steamfitters Local 449’s advanced and basic training program in Butler and 15 other coal-impacted counties in Western Pennsylvania.
The board will subcontract with the Steamfitters union to identify current and future workforce needs of skilled workers and contractors in those counties by collaborating with contractors and stakeholders.
Next, it will provide customized training to meet diverse workforce needs, while making sure they align with current and expected labor market demands. There will be two types of training: advanced skill training for specific needs identified by contractors and employability training for soft skills and customer service.
Training sessions will be held at Steamfitters Local 449's Training Center in Harmony and will be free to the workers and trainees served by this project. Over three years, the program is expected to serve 1,000 people and improve the employability of 950 people.
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