Fleming lauds the $85,000 state investment in area’s career and technical school

Rep. Justin Fleming    February 9, 2024 | 3:18 PM

HARRISBURG, Feb. 9 – State Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, announced that the Dauphin County Technical School has been awarded a grant of $85,000 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the purchase of new equipment to help train students in skills required for high-demand occupations.

“Our career and technical students must have access to best-in-class educational opportunities so they can develop the critical skills necessary to thrive in the highly competitive 21^st century global economy,” Fleming said. “This grant will help provide the Dauphin County Technical School with first-class equipment so their students will have the opportunity to develop hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technology. I am very glad that students in the 105^th district will be able to receive a world-class education at Dauphin County Technical School thanks to this grant award. I applaud the state’s investment in Dauphin County’s workforce.”

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 state budget proposal includes more than $121 million for career and technical education, and $15 million for career and technical education equipment grants. 

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