Catalyst Connection

Catalyst Connection is a private, nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to advancing manufacturing in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Since 1988, we have empowered small and mid-sized manufacturers with the consulting, training, technology solutions, and workforce development needed to strengthen competitiveness, accelerate growth, and create family-sustaining jobs. As part of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Pennsylvania’s Industrial Resource Center (IRC) Network, we connect manufacturers with resources to fuel innovation, productivity, and workforce development.

Our mission is to serve as a CATALYST for the growth and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and the CONNECTION for communities to high-paying manufacturing jobs.

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Who We Support

Catalyst Connection’s Workforce Team empowers small to mid-sized manufacturers across Southwestern Pennsylvania by building a strong, skilled workforce. The team delivers incumbent worker training and a registered apprenticeship program to help employees advance in their careers, provides job seeker programs that prepare individuals for high-demand manufacturing roles, and partners with local schools through pre-apprenticeship opportunities and career-focused initiatives to inspire the next generation of talent.