Workforce/Education

Businesses have a continuing need for employees who will arrive at work every day free of the influence of drugs or alcohol; be able to work in a group environment; read and give written instructions; make effective use of oral communication skills; perform basic math functions necessary for the job; and operate a piece of technology or equipment. The Commonwealth should regularly review existing education and workforce development programs to ensure that each is achieving high quality results at an acceptable cost-per-student. PMA supports school choice, coordinating and consolidating best-practice workforce development programs, and expansions of Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.