Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, I had the pleasure of touring the newest branch of the Centre County Discovery Space called The Rivet. The Rivet is a 5,000-square-foot community workshop that aims to connect people and ideas to create and innovate. Members of the Centre County community can take advantage of open shop hours and classes that teach technical skills, critical thinking, and interactive learning. At The Rivet, individuals can learn how to use 3D printers, woodworking machines, a pottery studio, CAD software, and the list goes on. America needs a qualified and skilled workforce. In Pennsylvania jobs in the trades have been growing at roughly 3 percent each year, but job seekers with the qualifications for these positions aren't matching that growth. That is what we call ``the skills gap.'' I was encouraged by the work that The Rivet is doing by providing an outlet for those who are seeking a career powered by career and technical education. I want to thank Rivet manager Camille Sogin for her work to provide CTE opportunities in Centre County. ____________________”