Other organizations winning grants include the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, whose members include the Association for Manufacturing Technology, National Machine Tool Distributors Association and the Precision Machined Products Association.
A program in partnership with the Northwest Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center and Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, the PTDC is closely associated with the Plastics Engineering Technology Educational Program at Penn State Erie.
The Council has provided for direct support to the industry by structuring a partnership with the Hardwoods Utilization groups, existing Local Development Districts, the Industrial Resource Center and the Industry.
In the midst of a contentious state budget battle, the House and Senate are considering proposals to cut funding for Pennsylvania's Industrial Resource Centers (IRC's) by anywhere from 44-62 percent, considerably higher than Governor Rendell's proposed cut of 34 percent.
Study Will Benchmark Philadelphia Manufacturers on World-Class Manufacturing Practices and Strategies PHILADELPHIA -- A research study to assess the progress of Philadelphia manufacturers in adopting strategies to win in the global economy was launched today by the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center.
PHILADELPHIA -- The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) today announced it has received a three-year $15,000 grant from the AMETEK Foundation to expand its leadership of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education in the Philadelphia area.
PHILADELPHIA -- Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) today announced it has placed its first science teacher from its Military Education Corps program in Montgomery County's Springfield Township School District.
