I have spent years trying to combat the stigma and championing the idea that all education is career education.
Virginia Foxx
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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
You all have alluded and spoken directly, both, to the fact that employers are very engaged in what is going on.
A persistent problem we have with the apprenticeship system in the United States is the disappointing stigma attached to models other than what we have known as, quote, traditional postsecondary education at a college or university.
A real quick question, Dr. Marti: You mentioned 230 fields where there are apprenticeships.
You also said a few minutes ago that there are minimum standards set by the federal government...
Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding me time and including my amendment in the en bloc. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the en bloc package. I thank Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Thornberry for their assistance on…
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are relentless in their pursuit to eliminate an entire sector of postsecondary education--proprietary institutions, or…
Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. David P. Roe).
Madam Chair, I would like to inquire of the Chair how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.
Madam Chair, I yield 1\1/4\ minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smucker).





