WYOMISSING, Pa. | The Penn State Berks LaunchBox announced it recently received a $50K grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education to purchase equipment for its makerspace and community operating workspace, a place where people with common interests in technology, science, digital art and innovation can meet to collaborate.
The Job Training and Education Programs Grant Agreement is the result of a request made by Penn State Berks to State Senator Judy Schwank’s office, officials stated.
“Penn State Berks LaunchBox is a unique resource based in Downtown Reading that serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation in our community,” said Senator Schwank. “This investment of state funds will allow the LaunchBox to…