Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4072, the American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Act, or the AMERICA Works Act. H.R. 4072 amends provisions in the Workforce Investment Act, or WIA, and in the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to highlight industry-recognized credentialing, especially those in high-demand professions. This bill would require One-Stop Career Centers to give priority to training programs that result in participants receiving an industry- recognized credential for a high-demand profession in the locality these centers serve. This bill also requires schools to include in their career and technical education plans a description of how the Career and Technical Education Program will assist students in earning an industry-recognized credential or certification. This bill makes some positive steps towards encouraging students and job seekers to pursue training that leads to industry-recognized credentials which could increase participants' chances of obtaining a job in a given profession. However, H.R. 4072 amends only a very small portion of the Workforce Investment Act, which is 8 years overdue for reauthorization. This bill would amend a provision without reauthorizing other important aspects of the law. Considering these changes within the context of a larger reauthorization discussion is important to ensuring the future of the American workforce.…”