[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 192 (Wednesday, December 5, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT ARLINGTON 
                              HIGH SCHOOL

  Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me in recognizing 
Arlington High School in Oregon and its remarkable career and technical 
education program. Thanks to the leadership of district staff and the 
support of the community, students at Arlington High are better 
prepared for their post high school careers.
  Career and technical education provides students of all ages with the 
academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to 
succeed in future careers. Students participating in career and 
technical education programs graduate high school at higher rates than 
average and are better prepared to get good-paying jobs beyond the 
classroom.
  The HonkerTech Center at Arlington High School offers many 
disciplines to its students, based on interests and career choices. 
These include metal fabrication, digital design and production, and 
mechanics. Students learn business concepts and skills, like developing 
a project budget and writing a proposal and using accounting software. 
Students are accountable and responsible for designing their projects. 
They also have an opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience 
working with regional and international customers on custom products. 
The impact of this program extends beyond the classroom, making sure 
that students have the skills they need to become lifelong learners, 
even after they graduate.
  I am proud to recognize the career and technical education program at 
Arlington High School and the good work being done to prepare Oregon 
students for success after graduation. This is what I call doing things 
the Oregon way.

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