Political Quotes

“Yesterday, I had the privilege of touring Pennsylvania's only State-owned 2-year technical college, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, named after an individual, a former Member of Congress that served in the era of Abraham Lincoln in this Chamber. I was pleased to be in Lancaster with my colleague, Representative Smucker. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology provides a bridge out of poverty for some of the poorest citizens of Pennsylvania through a high-skill, high-wage technical education. Graduates are filling the skills gap in America, as there is a 99 percent placement for graduates of its high-demand programs. Founded in 1905, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology educates Pennsylvania's economically and socially disadvantaged students as well as other qualified students for skilled employment in a diverse and ever-changing workforce. It offers 22 innovative technical-based majors that educate students for numerous job opportunities. From architecture to automotive studies and from masonry to mechanical engineering, there are many career paths for students to pursue. The hands-on nature of the program allows students exposure to the experience, problem-solving ability, and skills that will be used throughout their careers. Many students enter the workforce after their studies, while others may choose to pursue higher level degrees at 4- year colleges and universities.…”