Creating 21st- Century Jobs: As Governor, Dan will turn the economy around by creating 21st-century job opportunities for the people of Pennsylvania. As Allegheny County Executive, Dan has helped create thousands of good-paying jobs in innovative fields – energy research, advanced manufacturing, finance, health care and higher education.
Building a Trained and Educated Workforce: Dan knows that it is absolutely critical that Pennsylvanians have the skills needed to compete in this economy. That's why Dan teamed with Pittsburgh's community college to establish the Career Transition Center for Dislocated Workers. The program allows workers who were laid off to attend community college – tuition-free – to get the training they need to get a next-generation job in the region.
Bringing Major Employers to Pennsylvania: As Governor, Dan will create the type of environment that encourages major employers to do business in Pennsylvania. As County Executive, Dan helped negotiate deals with major employers, which led to hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in economic growth for the region.
Weathering the Tide of a National Recession: Times are tough for families here in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Despite the economic downturn, Dan will move Pennsylvania forward as Governor. Since taking office as County Executive in 2004, Dan has created an environment where the private sector could create thousands of new jobs for the region. Even in the midst of this national economic downturn, Allegheny County’s unemployment rate remains significantly below the state and national average (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dec. 2008).
