On September 2, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe joined the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten, the Center for American Progress (CAP) President & CEO Neera Tanden, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, and leaders from the School District of Philadelphia at Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical High School to highlight how Pennsylvania is leading the way on career and technical education (CTE) – giving more young people the freedom to chart their own course and build careers right here in Pennsylvania.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured more than $2 billion in additional funding for K-12 education – the largest investment in Pennsylvania history – and increased funding for vo-tech, CTE, and apprenticeships by nearly $65 million, a 50 percent increase compared to before he took office. Thanks to these investments, more than 3,000 additional students are now enrolled in CTE programs across the Commonwealth.

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