The governor is proposing a package of policies and investments called the Statewide Workforce, Education, and Accountability Program. Its goal is to strengthen the state’s workforce by providing them guidance and training.
Wolf stressed that his plan needs “contributions from the business community, labor unions, educators, research institutions, students, parents, and adult workers.”
His plan’s primary component is the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center. It brings together the heads of state agencies and experts from the public and private sectors to share their best ideas and best practices. Together, they will find solutions to address skill gaps
Wolf noted, “Across the commonwealth, we have workers aging out of our workforce, and too often the next generation of worker is not there or doesn’t have the skills to replace them.”
In addition, the governor said, “If we can’t strengthen our workforce, we will fall behind. And we cannot let our government’s response to this problem be handcuffed by stale habit. The time is now for this comprehensive plan for preparing Pennsylvanians to compete and win in our rapidly changing economy.”
