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Gov. Shapiro visits Steamfitters for ‘Apprenticeship Week’

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at Steamfitters Local 449
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at Steamfitters Local 449 on Tuesday morning to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and highlight his administration’s investments in expanding Pennsylvania’s workforce. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

JACKSON TWP — Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Steamfitters Local Union No. 449 on Tuesday, Nov. 14, to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.

“I believe that when we look into the future of opportunity here in this Commonwealth — of jobs, of safe communities, of economic opportunities for families — I think it runs through facilities like this,” Shapiro said.

Touring the facility with Ken Broadbent, business manager at Steamfitters, Shapiro said he was impressed with the evolution of the pipeline fitting and plumbing industry in the state.

“I think that’s important for folks to see,” Shapiro said. “The new way we’re doing this work is highly technical.”

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