Lackawanna College Expands to Meet Growing Demand for Skilled Trades in Western Pennsylvania
Lackawanna College, a nonprofit institution based in Scranton, is expanding its operations into Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, to address the increasing demand for skilled trades education. This move comes in response to the closure of Triangle Tech and other for-profit schools, which have faced financial and accreditation challenges. The college plans to offer programs in electrical technology, welding, and fabrication at its new Greensburg campus starting this fall. This expansion is part of a broader trend in vocational education, which has seen a 14% increase in enrollment as reported by the National Student Clearinghouse. The demand for skilled workers is further driven by the growth of data centers in the region, which require personnel for construction, wiring, and maintenance. 
