UPS to Add More Than 1,700 Jobs in Pennsylvania
The initiative valued at least $1.4 billion in connection with the expansion of its operations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Northampton and Philadelphia counties will involve investment in building renovations, equipment, and infrastructure improvements at each of the locations.
HARRISBURG, PA—State officials announced earlier this week that United Parcel Service will be expanding operations at four locations in Pennsylvania and has committed to create 1,721 new, full-time jobs and the retention of 6,458 full-time jobs in the Commonwealth.
The initiative valued at least $1.4 billion in connection with the expansion of its operations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Northampton and Philadelphia counties will involve investment in building renovations, equipment, and infrastructure improvements at each of the locations, according to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf. UPS secured nearly $9 million in incentives in the form of tax credits and grants from the State of Pennsylvania in conjunction with the expansion program.
UPS received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development for $2.7 million in Job Creation Tax Credits to be distributed following the creation of the new jobs, $5.6 million in Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement Program funding, and $659,400 in grants for workforce training and development.
Gov. Wolf said, “Our investment in this global company will not only ensure that customers across Pennsylvania will continue to receive the service they expect, but also local communities will benefit from the combined creation and retention of thousands of good-paying, full-time jobs.”
The UPS expansion project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team.