[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 19 (Thursday, February 1, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 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. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
February as Career and Technical Education Month. In recognizing this 
month, we are highlighting the value that career and technical 
education has not just for our students but for our country.
  As the co-chair of the bipartisan Career and Technical Education 
Caucus, I am proud to be an advocate for CTE and the work that we do to 
support job training, apprenticeships, and CTE programs.
  Skills-based education provides learners of all ages with career-
ready skills, giving individuals the tools to succeed and restore the 
rungs on the ladder of opportunity. A highly skilled workforce is 
important to the success of our American workforce.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have the co-chair of the bipartisan CTE 
Caucus, Congresswoman Bonamici join me in introducing a resolution to 
recognize the importance of career and technical education.
  In Congress, I will continue to work feverishly to close our Nation's 
skills gap and provide our next generation of workers with the tools 
needed to succeed.

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