The Bucks County Workforce Development Board received funding to bring schools and area employers together.
The state awarded the Bucks County Workforce Development Board $118,200 last week to fund a program that is intended to better prepare students for the modern workforce.
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“The Career Exploration and Employability Skills project will serve Bucks County in school youth and Bucks County business by preparing Bucks County students for tomorrow’s opportunities. Our goal is to increase awareness and opportunities for students and educators of career paths specifically in manufacturing, healthcare and other in-demand industries in our county,” said Billie Barnes, director of the Bucks County Workforce Development Board. “This funding will support projects that will build stronger connections between young people and local employers, giving students the skills they need to succeed and providing businesses with a job-ready workforce.”
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, a Democrat who represents a portion of the area, applauded the funding.
“This additional funding will help the BCWDB provide even more opportunities for its students, and for employers in search of local, skilled workers,” he said.
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The funds were part of $2.4 million awarded throughout the state.
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