[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     TRIBUTE TO THE FRESNO CITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 1997

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Fresno City College Vocational Training Center. The guidance and 
teachings supplied by this organization improves the economic health of 
the community, providing high quality education to students and top 
quality technical workers for employers.
  The Vocational Training Center of Fresno City College has been 
serving residents of Fresno, CA and the surrounding area for more than 
20 years. During that time, hundreds of local people have learned new 
technical skills to improve their careers and become gainfully employed 
in the business community.
  The Vocational Training Center stresses practical skills that are 
directly employable in local industry. It is the belief of the center 
that a ``hands-on'' approach to training best prepares students for 
their respective careers. In addition, the ``on-the-job'' atmosphere 
teaches students the proper care and maintenance of tolls, facilities, 
and work-place discipline.
  Businesses recognize the quality of training graduates receive, and 
students are learning the skills the industry needs. This has been one 
of the most important components of the Vocational Training Center's 
success and is demonstrated by its remarkable placement record, as 
approximately 80 percent of its graduates move directly into jobs upon 
graduation.
  The Vocational Training Center owes its success to the cooperation 
between the staff of Fresno City College Vocational Training Center and 
local business leaders who have worked to make the Center's program 
reflect the requirements of local industry, while meeting the 
educational needs of its students. This relationship will ensure the 
success of future Vocational Training Center graduates.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to the Fresno 
City College Vocational Training Center. The education provided by this 
center contributes to the betterment of the community while providing 
individuals with resources needed in the industry today. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in paying tribute to an organization that 
satisfies the employment and educational needs of the community.

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