National Apprenticeship Day, celebrate winners of 2024 PA Registered Apprenticeship & Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Awards

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) celebrated National Apprenticeship Day with a ceremony recognizing the winners of the 2024 PA Registered Apprenticeship and Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Awards.

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Over his first two budgets, Governor Shapiro has increased funding for vo-tech, career and technical education (CTE), and apprenticeships by nearly $65 million — a 50% increase since the day he took office.

Organized by L&I’s Apprenticeship and Training Office (ATO), in partnership with the German American Chamber of Commerce - Philadelphia and Northampton Community College, where the event was held, the celebration honored five awardees for their accomplishments and contributions to their communities.

“Apprenticeships offer a proven pathway to gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and build successful careers with family-sustaining wages, all without the burden of student loan debt,” said L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker. “I’m proud to be a part of the Shapiro Administration, as we understand these continued, strategic investments are building a stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient workforce.”

After receiving nominations from across the Commonwealth, a committee evaluated and selected finalists, which were then voted on by the public considering the following factors (including pride in their program), recruitment methods, and more.

The winners and a description of each award are as follows: