Skills in Scranton Awarded $2,500EITC Grant From PPL Electric Utilities

The Skills in Scranton Business Education Partnership (Skills), the workforce development division of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a $2,500 Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program grant from PPL Electric Utilities. The funding supports Skills in Scranton’s work as an Education Improvement Organization (EIO), advancing career readiness and developing a regional talent pipeline.

The funding will be used to support workforce development programming for K–12 students in Lackawanna County, expanding awareness of career pathways and strengthening connections between education and the business community.

“Skills in Scranton is grateful to PPL Electric Utilities for the EITC support, which strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality career pathways programming for students across Lackawanna County,” said Emily Pettinato, workforce development specialist.

Through The Chamber, Skills collaborates with educators, employers, and community partners to expose students to career opportunities in key industries, promote early career exploration, and support long-term economic development throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.

PPL Electric Utilities’ support through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program reflects a shared commitment to education, workforce development, and community investment.

The EITC Program enables businesses to support innovative educational initiatives that prepare individuals for meaningful careers while strengthening regional economies.