While the Pennsylvania College of Technology had been providing business classes, the PTIA grant will allow the classes to be offered without a fee. The grant will also be used to develop a virtual manufacturers network and purchase technology tools. Schweiker said the grant was only one aspect of the current administration's dedication to making the Commonwealth a leader in high-tech business. According to Schweiker, Pennsylvania is fifth among states in the number of software companies and eighth in the number of high tech-workers. Schweiker said information and technology related skills were important even in areas like the Susquehanna Valley with its strong industrial base.
Industrial jobs are high-tech jobs.
There's technology in every position out there, it's an element of every position. It's good exposure. It shows the local area we're getting support from the Ridge administration. I think it's wonderful he made the decision to come see what we have to offer. The Center is located at the Business and Technology Resource Center in Williamsport, sharing the site with IMC, WBMA, the Pennsylvania College of Technology, the Technology Transfer Center and the Penn State Distance Education Office.