[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 80 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E751]
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                THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR TECHNICAL COLLEGES

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2016

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Committee 
on Education and the Workforce, under the leadership of Chairman John 
Kline held a hearing on the importance of reauthorizing the Carl D. 
Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
  This Act provides individuals with the necessary academic and 
technical tools to succeed in this skills-based jobs market. We should 
support our career and technical colleges that improve the lives of 
many hardworking Americans.
  In South Carolina, we have sixteen remarkable technical colleges that 
have been successful in helping to create jobs throughout the state and 
particularly the Second Congressional District. Apprenticeship Carolina 
has been successful in creating more than 15,000 apprentices to date, 
partnering with businesses such as Michelin and Continental. Thank you 
to their Director Brad Neese and the South Carolina technical college 
presidents. A special congratulations to Dr. Forest Mahan, who was 
selected to be the fifth president of Aiken Technical College on 
Monday. Godspeed President Susan Winsor.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and may the President by his 
actions never forget September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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