[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H8775-H8776]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           CAREER COUNSELORS

  (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, in schools across my home State of Rhode 
Island and across the country, career counselors provide students with 
the guidance they need to navigate their academic and career pathways. 
It is therefore critical that these counselors have up-to-date 
information about all the options available to their students, 
including career and technical education, or CTE.

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  When counselors ensure students are aware of high-quality CTE 
programs and local workforce trends, they can make informed choices 
about their futures, whether that means pursuing a bachelor's degree or 
an apprenticeship. That is why, during National Career Development 
Week, I am proud to introduce the Counseling for Career Choice Act with 
my good friend and CTE Caucus co-chair, ``GT'' Thompson.
  Our bipartisan bill would encourage States to develop career 
counseling frameworks with the input of educators, businesses, and 
other community leaders to provide counselors with the resources and 
training to best support their students. That will ultimately help lead 
to them reaching their career goals in life.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to cosponsor our legislation.

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