This EDA investment supports the mifflin county academy of science and technology with constructing facilities to train diesel mechanics and heavy equipment operators to fill the demand GAP for…

The $6.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) will support the construction of facilities for Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology (MCAST) to establish diesel mechanic and heavy equipment operator training programs. MCAST will provide certification opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students to gain core technical skills needed to fill existing and anticipated workforce demands from new industrial parks in central Pennsylvania. Once completed, the project aims to create and retain jobs and advance economic resiliency in the region by training individuals to enter critical skilled trades and meet the demand gap for these occupations.

This EDA investment supports the mifflin county academy of science and technology with constructing facilities to train diesel mechanics and heavy equipment operators to fill the demand GAP for skilled workers in central pennsylvania. The project will provide a space to establish a program that is unique to the region, providing certification opportunities to both secondary and post-secondary learners, which will enable residents to enter the workforce with core capabilities and technical skills. The training is also essential to fill both the existing and anticipated demands from new industrial parks in development within the commuting area. Once completed, the project will help create and save jobs, which will advance economic resiliency throughout the region.