[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING IDAHO'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, along with my colleagues Senator Jim 
Risch, Representative  Mike Simpson and Representative Russ Fulcher, we 
once again honor Idaho's community colleges in recognition of April as 
Community College Month. We thank them for their important work to 
equip Idahoans for success.
  Community colleges across the Gem State are incubators for ideas and 
catalysts to Idahoans achieving their goals. These academic 
institutions provide vital hands-on training and high-quality education 
best suited to support Idaho's workforce, small businesses, and 
economy. These community hubs are preparing Idahoans for a successful 
future, whether that be advancing their education or entering the 
workforce.
  With more than 26,000 students enrolled in Idaho community colleges 
in the fall of 2023, these educational institutions offer significant 
opportunity for students of all ages and walks of life.
  This year's theme for Community College Month is ``Cultivating Skills 
for the Future.'' Idaho's community colleges truly embody this theme in 
their efforts to cultivate important on-the-job skills and developing 
our communities next leaders.
  Thank you to Idaho's community colleges for your dedication to 
continued education. We are blessed to have you in our communities 
backing Idaho innovation with skills, knowledge, and 
experience.

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