Bob Kerrey: “I rise in support of S. 1186, the Workforce Investment Partnership Act. This is an initiative that I have been involved…”

“I rise in support of S. 1186, the Workforce Investment Partnership Act. This is an initiative that I have been involved with since my days as Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987, and it is something I am proud to see come to fruition in the Senate. All of us understand that in today's global economy, this kind of legislation represents an important step in helping individual Americans achieve their shot at the American dream. One of the most satisfying efforts for me is to help, as a public official, some individual acquire the skills they need to earn a good wage so that they can support themselves and their families. Investments such as vocational education, job training, and adult education play a major role in this effort. But in order to be more effective, these programs need to be streamlined and coordinated in such a way that they work together to provide individuals the information and resources they need to be successful in a job market that demands an increasingly higher skill level.”