Wolf Administration to Families: Kids are the Future of Pennsylvania Agriculture, Explore Hands-On Ag Opportunities this Summer
06/09/2021
Mechanicsburg, PA - With Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry providing $132.5 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy and the industry leading the nation for production in many sectors, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega today stressed the importance of cultivating the next generation of agriculturalists by offering kids opportunities for hands-on agriculture experiences over the summer.
“Kids are the future of the industry that we all rely on for three meals a day and the clothes on our backs,” said Redding. “It’s all of our responsibility to show them the value of farming and agriculture, to grow an interest in being a part of this meaningful industry.
Acting Secretary Joins Students, Teachers Across the State for Innovative Learning, Workforce Readiness Festival
05/12/2021
Harrisburg, PA - Continuing the commitment to STEM education and career advancement, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Acting Secretary Noe Ortega participated in the Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) Festival, designed to provide students in kindergarten through high school with learning experiences to build their employability skills and prepare them for future careers. Over the course of eleven days, more than 600 events will take place in-person and virtually across the commonwealth. Preparing students for in-demand careers, especially in the growing fields of science and technology, is a priority for the Wolf Administration.