Good-Paying Jobs
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the annual average manufacturing wage is $86,129 – 33% more than the state’s average annual wage.
River Pointe Commerce Park will bring 4,000 of these good-paying jobs to Upper Mount Bethel Township. Jobs will vary in experience and skill set to provide an opportunity for all residents.
New Employment Opportunities
River Pointe Commerce Park will bring nearly 4,000 jobs to Upper Mount Bethel Township.
Today, many township residents travel over an hour to and from work. River Pointe Commerce Park’s jobs will open up new opportunities and improve residents’ work-life balance.
In addition, the increase of local employees will help boost the local economy because they’ll frequent local businesses - dining out during lunch, shopping at our convenience stores, buying gas, etc.
Workforce Development Programs
The Lehigh Valley has an existing skilled labor pool and strong workforce development opportunities that meet the specific needs of manufacturers.
Programs like the Industrial Training and Education Consortium (iTEC) of the Lehigh Valley promote careers in advanced manufacturing through apprenticeship programs that teach career-readiness skills and on-the-job training.
Local universities including Lehigh University, Lafayette College, and Penn State also provide manufacturing-geared degrees.