Events
Pennsylvania Steel Alliance: July Meeting at Mascaro Construction
On Friday, July 24th, the Pennsylvania Steel Alliance hosted a meeting at the headquarters of Mascaro Construction in Pittsburgh to launch its Careers Built on Steel initiative. This initiative, with the support of the Richard King Mellon Foundation’s “Emerging Industries” grant program, is focused on promoting careers in the steel industry and its supply chain. The meeting was very well attended by leaders from industry, labor, education, economic development and youth organizations.
We were very excited to welcome Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, who was kind enough to provide remarks during the meeting. The Mayor emphasized the importance of capital investments and creating new projects in the Pittsburgh region. He said these investments will provide future career opportunities for our young men and women, keeping them in Pittsburgh and attracting new talent to the Pittsburgh region.
Please feel free to view this video, which captures highlights from the meeting.
Pennsylvania Steel Alliance Launches “Careers Built on Steel” Initiative with RK Mellon Foundation Grant
The Pennsylvania Steel Alliance has received the RK Mellon Foundation’s “Emerging Industries” Economic Development Grant, a multi-partner initiative designed to build a modern, inclusive steel industry and supply chain workforce. Working in partnership with the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, Penn State Greater Allegheny, Carnegie Mellon University, and local chambers and labor unions, the Steel Alliance launched a comprehensive program, “Careers Built on Steel”, designed to promote career opportunities in the steel industry and steel supply chain. US Steel’s Mon Valley Works will be a key focus of the campaign.
On December 11th, the Alliance convened a stakeholder meeting at Penn State Allegheny Campus to discuss “Careers Built on Steel”. The meeting brought together job trainers, steel companies, suppliers, and union leaders to discuss industry potential. The meeting was well-received by attendees, and we will be convening additional stakeholder meetings in the coming months.
Please visit our Careers Built on Steel website to learn more about this initiative.
PA Steel Alliance meeting hosted at the Mon Valley Works Training Hub
The meeting brought together leadership from the steel industry, including its suppliers, the United Steelworkers, Building Trades, and government officials. The day included a tour of the Mon Valley Works Training Hub, showcasing the cooperative dedication to strengthening the steel industry and supporting workforce development through the Department of Labor & Industry’s “Industry Partnership” job training program.
House Steel Caucus meeting held at Mon Valley Works, Irvin Plant
The meeting brought together elected officials and labor and industry leaders to discuss issues important to the steel industry. The group also heard a presentation on the results of an economic study that showed the impact that the steel industry has in PA.
