WEDnetPA
WEDnetPA, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, reimburses PA companies for workforce training to advance skills in key science and technology sectors.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Applications open) | January 31, 2027 (Training must be started/scheduled) | June 30, 2027 (MOA signature deadline) | July 15, 2027 (Final invoice approval)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per employee, max $50,000 per company (per FEIN) for the 2026–2027 cycle.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania companies in key industries to upskill existing employees through reimbursement for eligible workforce training.
Key Information: Eligible companies must operate in manufacturing, life sciences, agriculture, energy, or robotics & technology and be primarily business-to-business.
Description
WEDnetPA is a state-funded workforce training grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. It provides reimbursement to eligible Pennsylvania companies for skill-building training of current, full-time employees. The program is designed to help businesses in priority sectors—manufacturing, life sciences, agriculture, energy, and robotics & technology—improve employee skills, retention, and overall competitiveness. Companies can select their own training providers and tailor training to their operational needs, with support from a statewide network of educational partners.
