Northern Tier Workforce Development Board Awarded $131,006, Says Fritz

January 17, 2020

HONESDALE – With a goal of helping better prepare students for in-demand careers, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that the Northern Tier Workforce Development Board will receive a $131,006 Business-Education Partnership (BEP) grant from the Department of Labor and Industry.

“Our children’s future is always a priority,” said Fritz. “This funding will allow this board to cultivate partnerships with local schools and employers to ensure that students gain essential career-readiness experiences to help them secure jobs after graduation.”

The Business-Education Partnership grants from the state are funded at 100% through federal money made available from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act. For more information about the BEP awards, click here.

Representative Jonathan Fritz
111th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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