On the recordFebruary 27, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bucks County Community College, which recently received a $200,000 grant to raise awareness and promote its metal working apprenticeship program. This 12-week program provides entry-level training, forklift certification, and other skills necessary to begin a career in manufacturing. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development grant will be used to promote Bucks County Community College's manufacturing preapprenticeship training programs. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week I partnered with Bucks County native, Congressman Ro Khanna, to introduce the Student Apprenticeship Act, a bill that would close the gap between higher education and labor by modernizing workforce training and catalyzing the growth of registered apprenticeships nationwide. Apprenticeship programs provide skills and education for high-paying jobs and vital careers, and we need to be sure we give them the attention that they deserve. Recognizing Aileen Torrente
