[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 181 (Wednesday, November 13, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SUPPORTING NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support, as others have 
said, of National Apprenticeship Week.
  The Republican-led Congress and President Trump jumpstarted America's 
economy, making it the best in the world. There has never been a better 
time to enter the workforce. However, every time I am back in the 
district, I hear about the need for skilled workers.
  That is why apprenticeships are absolutely vital to developing 
America's future workforce. By connecting employers directly to their 
future workforce, Americans have the opportunity to develop technical 
skills while gaining valuable work experience.
  The numbers show just how successful these programs are. Ninety-four 
percent of those who complete an apprenticeship program retain 
employment with an average salary of more than $70,000.
  I am proud that Georgia is leading the way in career and technical 
education and apprenticeships. For example, in Lyons, Georgia, Chicken 
of the Sea has invested millions in state-of-the-art technology and 
helped train our next generation of skilled workers through their 
apprenticeship program, creating even more jobs and promoting economic 
opportunity throughout Toombs County. We must continue with this 
training.

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