Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize Career and Technical Education Month, celebrated every February. This month allows us to highlight the value of CTE programs, which help prepare students for the workforce. These are programs that are about learning to earn. During this month, we can look at the immense impact of CTE programs on learners and the support that CTE provides to different industries. CTE does more than support students. It supports our economy and our workforce. It is an honor to be co-chair of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus and a senior member of the Committee on Education and Workforce. I have supported and will always continue to support CTE programs, and I thank my colleagues for supporting these causes. Career and technical education does not adhere to one industry. It spans across all industries--all of them. It is a reflection of the many careers available to young Americans. I truly believe that a one-size-fits-all approach to education is not valuable to our students and does not prepare them for the workforce. The traditional college experience is not always valuable for all high school graduates, and we must remember that. Many high-achieving and ambitious students choose to pursue an industry certification and gain experience in hands-on skills that they can use after graduating high school. These students enter the workforce prepared, and they contribute to our communities.”