[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NEBRASKA CAREER PROGRAMS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Nebraska (Mr. Smith) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight several 
efforts in my Nebraska congressional district which prepare Nebraskans 
to join the workforce and encourage entrepreneurship.
  I visited the New Heavy Equipment Operator Training program at the 
Hastings Campus of Central Community College. It provides both training 
and hands-on experience with heavy construction equipment.
  Grand Island Public Schools actually has partnered with the Career 
Pathways Institute to offer courses on subjects ranging from business 
and marketing to human services and health science.
  Arnold High School's only School House Graphic Products teaches 
students about technology, design, and business, with the opportunity 
to earn college credit through Mid-Plains Community College.
  And Scottsbluff High School recently launched its career academies, 
including agriculture, business, and technical sciences.
  These are just a few of the homegrown initiatives from across the 
State of Nebraska which are making a difference in the lives of 
Nebraskans, strengthening our workforce, and growing the economy.

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