On February 17, 2009, the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, to jumpstart the economy, save and create jobs, provide a helping hand to people affected by the recession, stabilize state and local budgets and make investments that will provide long-term economic benefits.

 

This online resource has been created to help you find information about how ARRA funds are being used to develop, improve and put into place the commonwealth's workforce development strategies and initiatives that will: create jobs, promote economic recovery, help those adversely affected by the recession and position Pennsylvania as a leader in the global economy.