Here are the top construction stories for Pennsylvania for this week:
Tec Centro Workforce Network’s Call for Skilled Trades Investment: This summer, the Tec Centro Workforce Network, a bilingual workforce development program, emphasized Pennsylvania’s looming shortfall of 300,000 skilled trades workers by 2030. With over 2,200 individuals on waitlists for training, Tec Centro urged $8 million in public and private investment to expand programs in construction and other trades. The initiative highlights the retention of 80% of trained workers in Pennsylvania, strengthening local economies. This story underscores ongoing efforts to scale up construction training programs, critical for projects statewide. READ MORE
Penn State University Construction Projects: Penn State continues to see major construction activity, with projects like the $115 million Osmond North Building (set to complete in January 2027) and renovations at Beaver Stadium, potentially costing up to $700 million. The Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building recently opened, consolidating academic departments. These projects, while ongoing, were highlighted in updates from July 2025, indicating continued progress that could still be relevant. READ MORE
KCA Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners: The Keystone Contractors Association announced its recipients of the 2025 KCA Scholarship Program honoring Allison Bromirski and Eliana Roof. Allison is a junior in Penn State’s Architectural/Engineering Construction Management Program and Eliana recently completed her freshman year at Drexel University in the Construction Management Program. To meet Allison CLICK HERE. To meet Eliana CLICK HERE.
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