HARRISBURG – According to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) today awarded 85 laptops to Advance Central PA (formerly the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation) as part of a competitively awarded grant process established by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
“This funding will help our workforce access the technology they need to train, search for jobs and stay connected to opportunities,” Yaw said. “These laptops will directly support individuals working to build careers, especially in rural communities where resources are limited. I’m pleased to see this investment in our region.”
The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund, which provided Pennsylvania $279 million for critical capital projects, including $20 million for non-profits, community anchor institutions and municipal governments to purchase laptops for local citizens to utilize.
These laptops will allow users to connect to high-speed internet for essential services, including work and education, as well as be used to promote improving digital literacy. There is no cost for using the laptop.
This investment is a key part of the Commonwealth’s broader mission to strengthen community infrastructure and create accessible public spaces that serve as lifelines for work, education and health. By improving access to high-speed internet through laptops, Pennsylvania is ensuring its communities are well-equipped to meet current and future needs.
Advance Central PA is the region’s workforce development organization, which serves Yaw’s district in Lycoming and Union counties. Through training, job placement and employer partnerships, Advance Central PA connects job seekers with career opportunities and helps local businesses meet their workforce needs.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or follow him on Facebook and X @SenatorGeneYaw.
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