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In this Update:
Aviation and Drone Curriculum Coming to Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
This week, I took part in Aerium’s announcement of their $50,000 donation to invest in the future of a new Aviation and Drone Curriculum program at the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center. This is a vital step in preparing our students for emerging industries. By fostering partnerships between education and industry, we ensure Pennsylvania remains a leader in aviation and workforce readiness. Performance-Based Funding Council Hearing at Penn State
I traveled to Centre County this week to attend a Performance-Based Funding Council hearing at Penn State University where I heard testimony related to performance-based funding formulas. Trauma Surgeon, Penn Highlands DuBois Earn Service Awards
I was honored to have a member of my staff present citations to Philip Vuocolo, MD, MHA, FACS, and Penn Highlands DuBois in recognition of their recently conferred service awards. Dr. Vuocolo, a board-certified acute care and trauma surgeon and Trauma Medical Director for Penn Highlands DuBois, recently received the Patriotic Employer Award from the United States Department of Defense. Dr. Vuocolo is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and New York Air National Guard, having served as a lieutenant commander aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort during the Persian Gulf War, as well as a flight surgeon with the 174th Fighter Wing, holding the rank of lieutenant colonel. The Patriotic Employer Award recognizes Dr. Vuocolo’s efforts as a supervisor to support any employees he oversees that also serve as National Guard or Reserve members. Penn Highlands DuBois received the Seven Seals Award in recognition of its organizational efforts to support the mission of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense. ESGR advocates for work environments that are supportive of employees that also serve as members of the reserve components of the United States military. Dr. Vuocolo and Penn Highlands DuBois were nominated for these awards by Michelle Mouria, MD, FACS, a board-certified acute-care and trauma surgeon with Penn Highlands Trauma Services and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Reserve Forward Surgical Team. Ribbon Cutting for the Marketplace at Johnstown Airport
I attended a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the grand opening of the Marketplace at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport! Congratulations to Balance Restaurant on the opening of this new location! Statewide Row Officers Begin Serving PA
Congratulations to new PA Attorney General Dave Sunday and reelected PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity and PA Auditor General Tim DeFoor on their inaugurations on Tuesday. My colleagues and I stand ready to work together to move our commonwealth forward. As the state’s top law enforcement official, the attorney general works to protect and serve citizens and agencies of the commonwealth. The position is served by several hundred prosecutors, attorneys, investigators, agents and support staff. The Treasury Department is the custodian of more than $160 billion in state funds and oversees all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. It also administers programs, including the PA 529 college and career savings plan, that help families prepare for the future. In her first term, Garrity returned record amounts of unclaimed property and reduced fees multiple times for PA 529 and PA ABLE, which is a program that gives individuals with qualifying disabilities a tax-advantaged way to save without impacting their government benefits. The auditor general is the state’s fiscal watchdog. The role is tasked with ensuring state government lives within its means and every taxpayer dollar is spent wisely. In addition to completing nearly 4,000 legally required audits per year, DeFoor also conducted several high-profile performance audits during his first four years in office. The audits determine how state government programs are working and ensure tax dollars are being spent appropriately. Free Webinar on Jan. 30 to Provide Helpful Financial Aid Info
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is holding a free virtual webinar to assist college-bound students and their families with navigating the financial aid process. It will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. During the webinar, a PHEAA expert will present information about the financial aid application process, the types of aid available and strategies about affordability to consider before applying for postsecondary school admission. A question-and-answer session will be held following the hour-long presentation. Register to attend the webinar, which is open to all ages. Assistance Available for Local Historic Preservation
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program. The grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for the benefit of public and community revitalization. Two categories of grants – construction and planning – are available for historic resources in Pennsylvania that are listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places. Applicants may apply for only one type of grant. Learn more and apply online by March 3. Winter Emergency Travel Kit Tips
Winter travel can bring extended traffic stops. You can ensure your safety and comfort by packing an emergency travel kit. Be sure to include a blanket, ice scraper, flashlight, warm clothing and gloves, sand, jumper cables, cellphone charger, small shovel, first aid kit, water and nonperishable food. A printable winter emergency kit list from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is available here. Your winter emergency kit should also include the personal items you need to accommodate the family members who travel with you, such as special medication, baby supplies and pet food. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking often goes hand in hand with violence and social issues. If you suspect someone is being trafficked, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Technology, the desire for connection and lack of financial stability all play key roles in the most common ways human trafficking begins. By looking out for those around us, we can help to prevent exploitation before it happens. |
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