[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 138 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE OPERATIONS ENGINEERING AND 
                           TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2015

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Joliet Junior College and the launch of their Operations Engineering 
and Technician (OET) Program.
   In today's workforce and economic environment, being career ready is 
more important than ever. With the number of retirees increasing almost 
daily, companies and employers are searching for talented individuals 
who can hit the ground running on day one in their new roles. The 
skills students will learn and develop in OET are first class and as a 
result, the Joliet Junior College OET program will ensure graduates 
from the program will spur competition, productivity, and ingenuity in 
the next generation of workers. Programs like OET and similar technical 
education programs are vital to leading our economy and our workforce 
into the future.
   I have witnessed firsthand the quality education that Joliet Junior 
College provides my constituents and our surrounding communities, and I 
am proud to represent many of these wonderful individuals in Congress. 
On behalf of the 16th District of Illinois, I wish to express our 
deepest thanks to the Joliet Junior College for their commendable 
service and constant dedication to higher education.

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