WEDnetPA Made Simple: Training Funds for Pennsylvania Manufacturers
Learn how your company may be able to offset the cost of employee training through WEDnetPA.
Training is one of the most important investments a manufacturer can make, but understanding available funding options can sometimes feel overwhelming. This informational webinar is designed to help South Central Pennsylvania manufacturers better understand WEDnetPA, how the program works, and how to begin the application process.
MANTEC will be joined by Angela Hensley from Kutztown University and CJ Ezell from Shippensburg University, two WEDnetPA partners who regularly support manufacturers through the program. They will provide an overview of WEDnetPA, explain what types of training may qualify, and walk through the steps companies should take when applying for funding.
WEDnetPA provides eligible Pennsylvania companies with funding support for job skills training. An individual employee can qualify for up to $2,000 in job skills training, with training taking place during the July 1 through June 30 fiscal year. Company participation limits and eligibility requirements apply.
What You’ll Learn
- What WEDnetPA is and how it supports workforce training
- Who may be eligible to apply
- What types of employee training may qualify
- How the application process works
- What documentation and planning companies should prepare
- Common mistakes or delays to avoid
- How Kutztown University, Shippensburg University, and MANTEC can help manufacturers navigate the process
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for:
- Manufacturing company owners and executives
- HR professionals
- Training and workforce development leaders
- Operations managers
- Plant managers and supervisors
- Companies planning employee training for the current fiscal year
- Manufacturers interested in reducing their net training investment
About WEDnetPA:
WEDnetPA is Pennsylvania’s incumbent workforce training program designed to help companies strengthen employee skills through job training. The program works through a statewide network of partners that assist companies with assessing training needs, developing training plans, and applying for funding.
For eligible companies, WEDnetPA may reimburse certain training costs after training is completed and documentation is submitted. Shippensburg University summarizes the process as: apply, train, and invoice, with training completed between July 1 and June 30 and documentation submitted after completion.
Featured Presenters:
Angela Hensley
WEDnetPA Grant Program Partner, Kutztown University
Angela works with Pennsylvania companies to help them understand WEDnetPA eligibility, application steps, and training funding opportunities.
CJ Ezell
WEDnetPA Partner, Shippensburg University
CJ supports employers through the WEDnetPA process, including initial inquiries, application guidance, training plans, and reimbursement steps.
Why Attend:
Many manufacturers know training is needed but are unsure how to pay for it or where to start with grant funding. This session will help simplify the process and give your team a clearer understanding of how WEDnetPA can potentially support leadership training, technical training, continuous improvement training, safety training, Excel training, and other job-skill-building programs.
Webinar Details:
Date: August 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 – 12:15 pm
Location: Virtual webinar
Cost: Free
Presented by: MANTEC, Kutztown University, and Shippensburg University
Questions?
If you have questions about this webinar or would like to learn more about MANTEC training programs that may be WEDnetPA eligible, please contact Andrew Lane at MANTEC.