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Norfolk Southern gives grant to Tech 25 in support of Workforce Development initiatives

Posted 09/02/25

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Pittsburgh, PA September 2, 2025 - Tech 25  is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. The funding will support youth and adult workforce development programs helping to fill the current demand for event production workers in the region. 

This grant is part of Norfolk Southern’s commitment to strengthening the communities it serves across its 22-state network. Launched in 2023, Norfolk Southern’s open-application grant programs are designed to support organizations working to further the areas of safety, sustainability, workforce development, and community resilience. 

This grant from Norfolk Southern will help us continue the work we do by providing working age teens and adults tuition free training and industry recognized certifications. Pete Spynda Executive Director

The Thriving Communities Grant Program supports initiatives that bolster local economies and promote long-term resilience. From sustainability efforts and job training to community-building programs, the grant empowers nonprofit and community organizations working to create lasting impact.

The Norfolk Southern grant application process for 2025 is open through Sept. 1. For more information is found on the company’s website.

About Norfolk Southern  
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.