[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 474 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 474

   Recognizing the valuable contributions of community colleges and 
  encouraging local partnerships with such institutions to train and 
   revitalize the United States workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, 
       educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 18, 2011

 Mr. Boswell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the valuable contributions of community colleges and 
  encouraging local partnerships with such institutions to train and 
   revitalize the United States workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, 
       educate skilled workers, and invest in local communities.

Whereas the students in the United States are ranked 19th in math and 14th in 
        science out of 31 countries, according to the Organization for Economic 
        Cooperation and Development (OECD);
Whereas an estimated 63 percent of the anticipated job openings from now to 2018 
        will require strong basic skills in math, science, and other technical 
        areas;
Whereas there is a broad consensus that the long-term key to the continued 
        economic competitiveness of the United States in an increasingly global 
        and technological economic market is an adequate supply of a high 
        quality workforce in the science, technology, engineering, and math 
        (STEM) fields, with the STEM workforce accounting for more than 50 
        percent of the Nation's sustained economic growth;
Whereas many K-12 students do not receive adequate education, preparation, and 
        exposure to STEM fields, often preventing them from pursuing STEM 
        degrees or careers;
Whereas the community college system provides affordable, accessible 
        postsecondary options that are often flexible in responding to changing 
        economic, workforce, and industry needs;
Whereas community colleges can and do partner with secondary education schools 
        to improve STEM training and access, as seen with secondary high schools 
        and with businesses to provide degree programs better matched with 
        employer needs;
Whereas the community college system already has an impact on the education of 
        STEM professionals, as 44 percent of students receiving bachelors or 
        masters degrees in STEM fields attended a community college at some 
        point in their careers;
Whereas an educated workforce is a key element of a strong labor market, 
        innovation, United States production, and its economic vitality; and
Whereas community colleges and partnerships with community colleges present some 
        of the best options for addressing the current and anticipated shortage 
        in the STEM-trained and skilled workforce: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the valuable 
contributions of community colleges toward revitalizing, inspiring, and 
training the United States workforce.
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