[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING IDAHO'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES

 Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, along with my colleagues Senator 
Jim Risch, Representative Mike Simpson, and Representative Russ 
Fulcher, we honor Idaho's community colleges during this Community 
College Month.
  In order to meet the needs of a competitive job market, the 
importance of providing Idahoans with the opportunity to enhance their 
education has grown tremendously. Idaho's four community colleges are a 
central part of preparing young people and adults for postsecondary 
education, successful careers, and productive lives.
  Our community colleges not only link students to Idaho's 4-year 
institutions through cooperative agreements, but also provide dual 
enrollment opportunities for students pursuing advanced learning while 
in high school through partnerships with the K-12 sector. Through 
collaboration with Idaho's business community, Idaho's community 
colleges also help grow the skillset necessary to prepare students for 
Idaho's workforce.
  The recognition of April as Community College Month by the American 
Association of Community Colleges and the Association of Community 
College Trustees provides an opportunity to spotlight the valued role 
of Idaho's community colleges in enhancing Idahoans' quality of life 
and contributing to Idaho's economic success. We commend Idaho's 
community colleges and the educators who inform and inspire through 
these local assets for being a conduit for opportunities for so many 
Idahoans.

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