Patty Murray: “In the workforce provisions under consideration, we provide that training may be provided for jobs in high-demand…”

“In the workforce provisions under consideration, we provide that training may be provided for jobs in high-demand occupations, through the award of contracts to institutions of higher education, as long as a customer's choice is not limited. Is it the Senator's understanding that such training may include the provision of adult basic education or English language education services, as long as these services are provided in connection with a job for which the individual is preparing? Is it the Senator's further understanding that these services may be provided through community colleges and other high quality public programs that offer postsecondary education and training within a community or region?”