On the recordFebruary 28, 2020
As co-chair of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus, I rise to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to Work. Advance CTE was founded in 1920 and is the longest standing national nonprofit that represents State career and technical education directors and leaders responsible for secondary, postsecondary, and adult career and technical education across the Nation. Each year, CTE provides 12 million learners with the tools to succeed in a skills-based career of their choice. With more than 7 million jobs available in the United States, CTE learners are helping close our Nation's skills gap. Advance CTE is committed to supporting States for another 100 years to ensure high-quality CTE programs are available to all individuals, no matter their age, background, or ZIP Code. Earlier this week, I introduced a resolution with my friend and colleague, Jim Langevin, to recognize February as CTE month. In the same spirit, I ask my colleagues to please join me in celebrating 100 years of Advance CTE and all that they do to promote skills-based education and opportunity in life. ____________________
