Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grant (Round 4) funding available to Improve Digital Literacy across the Commonwealth

HARRISBURG, PA, May 11, 2023 – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced the availability of approximately $900,000 in grant funding to support digital literacy and job training programs in Pennsylvania communities lacking access to broadband infrastructure and high-speed internet. This fourth round of Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grant (DLWDG) funding will provide opportunities for Pennsylvanians to enhance the digital literacy skills needed to obtain quality, family-sustaining employment – a key priority of Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal. “As job requirements continue to evolve, the need for digital literacy has increased. It is our duty to ensure Pennsylvania workers are well-equipped with the skills needed to be successful in the modern labor market,” said Acting L&I Secretary Nancy Walker. “This grant program not only helps address critical barriers to…