Training Makes Difference in Sunoco's Decision to Remain in Philly

Pennsylvania Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky today announced that Sunoco Inc. will retain 3,772 jobs in Philadelphia as part of an economic-development project that will allow the company to conduct training over the next two years. Sunoco, a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products, expects training to begin in 2005.

The Governor's Action Team, economic-development professionals who report directly to Governor Edward G. Rendell and also to Secretary Yablonsky, worked with Sunoco to secure funding for their training project. DCED has offered the company a financial package totaling $1 million that includes $300,000 in Customized Job Training and $700,000 in WEDnet training.

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