HARRISBURG, PA —  Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is pleased to announce that the Wallenpaupack Area School District will be receiving a grant from the Competitive Equipment Grants Program, through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

The district will receive $85,000, the maximum amount available, to update or purchase equipment for training of students in approved career and technical education (CTE) programs.

“Skilled trades jobs are in short supply, so we must invest in high-quality training programs to give our students the most advantages possible,” Olsommer said. “We must make sure our students are well-prepared for the workforce, and I’m excited to see the school district receive this money and enhance the hands-on learning opportunities for the students.”

To qualify for funding, school districts and career and technical centers must have eight or more PDE-approved CTE programs.