[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize November as National Career Development Month.
  As co-chair of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education 
Caucus, I was proud to introduce the National Career Development Month 
resolution last week with my CTE Caucus co-chair and good friend, 
Congressman  Jim Langevin.
  National Career Development Month raises awareness of future career 
opportunities and development programs for all individuals. A highly 
skilled workforce is a business's number one asset and provides a 
competitive edge.
  National Career Development Month also is a time to recognize the 
professionals who guide learners to become leaders of tomorrow.
  Throughout the month, schools and businesses will have the chance to 
showcase different career paths that align with various interests and 
skills. These opportunities will better prepare students as they begin 
to enter the workforce.
  As we continue through National Career Development Month, I encourage 
employers, students, and workers of all ages to take advantage of 
career development, putting them in the driver's seat of their careers.

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