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Myriad topics broached at energy, manufacturing roundtable discussion hosted by Penn College
July 31, 2025
In The News
Williamsport Sun-Gazette
A roundtable discussion on energy, manufacturing, and rural opportunities brought insiders together at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport on Wednesday.
Issues: Workforce Development
Capitol Digest: Bresnahan introduces legislation to increase enrollment in registered apprenticeships
July 27, 2025
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Citizens' Voice

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp. and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, introduced the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act.

The bill aims to close the skilled trades gap by boosting enrollment in registered apprenticeship programs through greater investment in outreach to students looking to learn a trade and get to work. It will help ensure they are better prepared to meet the growing demand for trained workers in critical industries like construction and manufacturing.

Issues: Workforce Development
New legislation to support apprenticeships proposed by Bresnahan
July 24, 2025
In The News
River Reporter
WASHINGTON, DC — On July 22, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act. This bipartisan bill aims to close the skilled trades gap by boosting enrollment in registered apprenticeship programs through greater investment in outreach to students looking to learn a trade and get to work.
Issues: Workforce Development Education
Rep. Bresnahan legislation would increase enrollment in registered apprenticeships
July 24, 2025
In The News
Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan said this week that legislation he co-introduced — the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act — will help ensure they are better prepared to meet the growing demand for trained workers in critical industries like construction and manufacturing.
Issues: Workforce Development Education
Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Increase Enrollment in Registered Apprenticeships
July 23, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act.
Issues: Workforce Development Education
Bresnahan supports Job Corps in PA roundtable
July 3, 2025
In The News
River Reporter
DRUMS, PA — On June 30, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) participated in a roundtable with local stakeholders and elected officials to discuss the direct impacts of Keystone Job Corps Center on Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA).
Issues: Workforce Development Education
Bresnahan Joins Key Stakeholders for Roundtable on Local Impact of Job Corps
July 1, 2025
Press Release
DRUMS, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) participated in a roundtable with local stakeholders and elected officials to discuss the direct impacts of Keystone Job Corps Center on Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA).
Issues: Congress Workforce Development Economy Education
Rep. Bresnahan said Job Corps are training young workers to join economy
July 1, 2025
In The News
Standard Speaker

BUTLER TWP. — Although the U.S. Department of Labor has moved to close Job Corp centers like Keystone, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., said they are training students to take part in the growing economy of Northeast Pennsylvania.

“That’s something that I felt that Job Corps does exceptionally well,” Bresnahan said at a news conference on Monday, “So it’s certainly frustrating to see what they are currently going through.”

Issues: Workforce Development Education
Bresnahan Joins Scranton, U.S. Chambers for Tax Reform Roundtable
June 23, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined the Greater Scranton and U.S. Chambers of Commerce for a roundtable discussion with local leaders and stakeholders on tax reform and pro-growth tax policies. During the roundtable, local business leaders shared their stories, priorities, and concerns directly with Rep. Bresnahan and the chambers.
Issues: Congress Small Business Workforce Development Economy
U.S. Chamber, Greater Scranton Chamber Host U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan for Roundtable on Tax Reform
June 23, 2025
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U.S. Chamber
SCRANTON, PA – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08) for a roundtable discussion in Scranton, Pennsylvania with local business leaders on the need to extend pro-growth business tax provisions before portions of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) expire at the end of the year. Doing so will create new opportunities for American workers and businesses to thrive.
Issues: Small Business Workforce Development Economy