[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

  (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, it has been over 3 years since the Carl 
D. Perkins Act expired, the primary source of funding for workforce 
development programs across the country.
  We now have the opportunity to remake Perkins in a way that works for 
the 21st century economy. Perkins reauthorization must deliver student-
centered education that provides 21st century skills for successful 
careers.
  Across the country students continue to seek out career pathways, but 
funding has been reduced from its peak level in 2010 of $1.3 billion. 
If we fail to match this demand for CTE, we run the risk of our economy 
falling behind as companies pursue skilled workers in other parts of 
the world.
  Madam Speaker, our country and our economy need a Perkins 
reauthorization that focuses on skills that matter and work that pays, 
skills that matter and work that pays. Let's get this done.

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