About the Good Jobs Challenge
The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) American Rescue Plan $500 million Good Jobs Challenge is making once-in-a-generation investments in high-quality, locally led workforce systems to dramatically transform America’s communities.
With a focus on equity, the program is expanding career opportunities for more Americans to reach their full potential and secure good-paying jobs while producing a skilled workforce to ensure the United States is prepared to innovate, compete, and succeed in a 21st Century global economy. The funding from the Good Jobs Challenge will enable Keystone LifeSci Collaborative to implement strategic initiatives, including workforce development, infrastructure enhancement, and targeted support for emerging life science businesses, contributing to the overall economic development of the region. The funding allocated to this collaborative is part of a larger $22.8 million Good Jobs Challenge to the region to spur job growth in other sectors, including energy, building trades, and construction, with an ultimate goal of creating 3,000 new quality, family-sustaining jobs in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Requirements Participating member must be a C-level executive in the life sciences sector. Company must be located in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
