Governor Josh Shapiro Directs Pennsylvania Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Grants
State awards $60M to robotics and aerospace suppliers in Pittsburgh and the Lehigh Valley.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 14, 2026Updated August 29, 2026 1 min read PA, US
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro visited an advanced robotics fabrication plant in Pittsburgh to announce $60 million in state industrial development grants.
Growing Pennsylvania's Economic Competitiveness
The investments match private capital expansions in precision machining, medical device manufacturing, and industrial automation.
"Pennsylvania has a proud manufacturing heritage, and we are making sure our commonwealth leads the world in advanced technology and robotics," Governor Shapiro stated.
Bipartisan Economic Development
The program is part of Pennsylvania's ten-year economic development strategy approved by state lawmakers.
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