Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise during National Infrastructure Week to highlight the importance of investing in a skilled infrastructure workforce. Rebuilding our Nation's infrastructure will require more than investments in bridges, roads, and waterways. It will require a workforce that can design, build, and maintain them. The Brookings Institution estimates that 3 million more workers will be needed to support our infrastructure over the next decade. This is a great opportunity for millions of Americans who are out of work or underemployed. However, without adequate training, these workers won't be prepared to fill open jobs and carry out high-priority infrastructure projects. That is why my Career and Technical Education Caucus co-chair, Congressman G.T. Thompson, and I are urging congressional leadership to prioritize workforce development in any infrastructure investment package that comes to this House. CTE and apprenticeships are absolutely proven strategies that provide workers with the skills and training that they need for in-demand jobs, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance them in the coming months. ____________________”