Pennsylvania companies in manufacturing, life sciences, agriculture, energy or robotics/technology can be reimbursed up to $2,000 per eligible employee (max $50,000 per company) for incumbent worker training; 2026-2027 applications open.
Reimburses eligible Pennsylvania companies for training to upskill existing employees, up to $2,000 per eligible employee and no more than $50,000 per company. Companies must be primarily engaged in manufacturing, life sciences, agriculture, energy or robotics and technology. WEDnetPA began accepting 2026-2027 applications on August 1, 2026.
Company directly and primarily engaged in manufacturing, life sciences, agriculture, energy, or robotics & technology (valid NAICS code required)
Employees must live and work in Pennsylvania, earn at least $17.31 per hour, and be permanent full-time with healthcare benefits
Companies may participate no more than two years in a row or three years out of any five
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