Marcellus Shale has the potential to significantly affect business activity, workforce needs, and employment opportunities in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC), Direct Workforce Needs Assessment of 14 Pennsylvania counties indicated more than 410 people, representing over 150 different occupations, are needed to bring each Marcellus well into production. It also revealed approximately 75% of the new Marcellus workforce would require a high school diploma or specialized certification and 25% of the new workforce will require a 4-year degree. Within the confines of the needs assessment area alone, the planned development of the Marcellus over the next 5-years translates into between 8,500
