Political Quotes

“reauthorizing the Perkins Act gives Congress the opportunity to restate our belief in vocational and technical education, a partnership between academics, the business community, and our constituents for more than 40 years. As a graduate of Oakton Community College, I have a special appreciation for the value our community college system provides to our communities. OCC prepared me for and complemented my entrance into the computer industry and that education served me well over my 20-plus-year career in the high-tech field. Like community colleges across the country, those in Illinois' Eighth District, The College of Lake County, McHenry County College, Harper College and Elgin Community College, provide opportunities for all Americans, from young people starting out their careers to those who are transitioning their careers later in life to adjust to the economy of a global workforce. We should absolutely put our full support behind such flexible and proven programs. H.R. 366 will allow our local schools and community colleges to plan for the future and to continue supplying trained workers to industries of all types. Like much of the legislation brought before this body, however, the Vocational and Technical Education For the Future Act has room for improvement.…”