Pittsburgh Gateways

08/19/2026

Justin Bryant and Antoinese Morphis shared how they embraced the opportunity to start careers as apprentices in the building trades. Today's commencement celebration capped off five weeks of non-stop learning for the fourteen graduates of Introduction to the Construction Trades. We wish them all the best as they begin this life-changing journey.

We want to express a special thank you to Mattie Woods at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, who has supported the program from the start; to PIT2Work, who sponsored the students on-site at the Pittsburgh International Airport; and to the building trade unions, who connect these grads to real jobs.

08/18/2026

It was great to have the Mayor, Corey O'Connor, stop by Homewood last week to highlight our partnership with Penn College Workforce Development - Building Performance. This partnership provides career awareness & recruitment, hands-on training, and business development support for contractors and affordable housing providers throughout Western PA.

The future is bright in Pittsburgh!☀️

Learn more at: https://www.pghgateways.org/penn-college-workforce-development-center-page

08/07/2026

Pittsburgh Gateways is opening doors to high-demand careers through our Introduction to the Construction Trades program. This pre-apprenticeship program provides hands-on training, industry certifications, and direct connections to local building trade unions.

Explore the program details, view requirements, and take the first step toward your new career today:

Ready to build a career with a strong future?
👉 Learn More & Apply: https://www.pghgateways.org/workforce-development/?utm_source=cbc&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=social_media

07/22/2026

Our mission at Pittsburgh Gateways is to connect people to the resources they need to thrive. Your voice helps determine where support is needed most across Western PA.

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is gathering community feedback to guide its health priorities, services, and resource investments over the next five years. If you are an Allegheny County resident (18+), take 20 minutes to share your perspective and help build a stronger future for our neighborhoods.

👉 Complete the ACHD Community Survey using the link provided below: https://alleghenycounty.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d09Pd3857R4inga

06/23/2026

At The Energy Innovation Center, we are utilizing the Ecotone Renewables Zeus anaerobic digester to streamline our waste infrastructure. We can't get over what it's already done for our facility! In addition to converting organic waste from our commercial kitchen into nutrient-rich fertilizer, it has cut our monthly refuse haul-away bill completely in half!

We are incredibly proud to support sustainable, forward-thinking technologies from regional innovators like Ecotone Renewables that deliver real-world business value.

06/17/2026

We capped off an amazing week of Building Science Principles (BSP) training in Homewood with a successful Career Awareness event! Pittsburgh Gateways brought together job seekers and career explorers to connect directly with leaders in the residential construction and affordable housing industries.

One of the ways we address the housing crisis is by creating a bigger & better workforce. 👷👷👷‍♀️

After completing their Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) BSP exam that morning, industry professionals stayed for a catered lunch and then shared their personal career journey with those who may want to help build and renovate homes. These career explorers also got to see a blower door test demonstration and begin to make the connection between energy efficiency, construction quality, and the total cost of home ownership.

Providing these networking spaces gives individuals the resource pipeline they need to launch sustainable careers right in their own communities. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Thursday afternoon!📸

This opportunity is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program, with contributions from Dollar Bank & F.N.B. Corporation.

06/16/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated the commencement ceremony for our Introduction to the Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. This milestone, at the Energy Innovation Center, marked the graduation of 16 determined participants.

Having successfully completed their rigorous pre-apprenticeship training, these graduates are fully equipped to begin sustainable, high-growth careers in our local building trade unions.

By connecting individuals to specialized training and critical resource networks, Pittsburgh Gateways continues its mission to strengthen economic development and create viable career pipelines across our communities. Congratulations to the upcoming graduating class!

👉 Learn more about our workforce development initiatives and partnership opportunities here: https://www.pghgateways.org/

06/15/2026

What an incredible week of skill-building in Homewood! 🧱✨

Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation just completed a specialized Building Science Training week for local professionals. By expanding building science knowledge and supporting small business owners, our goal is to:

• Improve construction quality
• Reduce energy burdens
• Lower the total cost of home ownership
for all community members, especially income-limited residents throughout Western PA.

Check out these great shots of our participants sharpening their skills!

👉 Discover our training programs and resources: https://www.pghgateways.org/

This opportunity is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program, with contributions from Dollar Bank & F.N.B. Corporation.

06/08/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Allegheny County Government Executive, Sara innamorato, for signing of the ACT NOW Executive Order at the Energy Innovation Center.✒️🏛️

Pittsburgh Gateways CEO and President Don Evans welcomed the group with opening remarks, highlighting the legacy of the historic Connelley Trade School and its transformation into a premier hub for regional research, development, and advanced energy innovation.

We were also proud to have EIC tenant CorePower Magnetics represented on the Building Regional Capacity & Coordination panel by Matt Glodowski, President - Alloys & Materials.

👉 Read the full feature in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette here: https://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2026/06/04/innamorato-county-clean-tech-ecosystem/stories/202606040054

In a bid to recruit more clean tech businesses to Allegheny County, and support those that already exist here, county Executive Sara Innamorato signed...