We're excited to share that Lancaster County Workforce Development Board has been awarded $399,983 grant by Department of Labor & Industry to expand the Robotic WorX program – a groundbreaking initiative designed to prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing, automation, and robotics.

When founder John Bridgen presented his vision at a Career Ready Lancaster! Connections meeting, the Workforce Board immediately recognized Robotic WorX's transformative potential. As one of the program's earliest supporters and investors, the Board contributed funding to help launch the initiative and has remained a steadfast advocate ever since.

The Lancaster County Workforce Development Board took the lead in securing this grant and facilitating the partnership that will expand Robotic WorX to reach more students across Lancaster County. Beyond this program, the Board is committed to scaling pre-apprenticeship opportunities regionally—creating inclusive career pathways that provide jobseekers with a wide range of options across multiple high-demand industries throughout the county. This exemplifies our mission to align fiscal and educational resources while advancing our vision of fostering innovation, equity, and opportunity that creates measurable economic mobility.



With the right support and strategic partnerships, innovative workforce programs can move from idea to impact—strengthening both individual futures and our regional economy.