[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 173 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

  (Mr. GIMENEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate National 
Apprenticeship Week, a time to recognize the value of hands-on training 
and the incredible opportunities of apprenticeships that are offered to 
American workers and businesses.
  As a strong believer in the dignity of hard work and the power of 
education, I know that apprenticeships serve as a vital bridge between 
learning and earning. They empower individuals to gain valuable skills 
in industries that form the backbone of our American economy, all while 
earning a paycheck and building a lifelong career.
  Whether in AI technology, cybersecurity, construction, or countless 
other fields, these programs open pathways of success for countless 
Americans. In south Florida and across the Nation, apprenticeships 
transform lives and strengthen our communities.
  Apprenticeships are not just investments in the people of our 
community, they are investments in America's competitiveness on the 
global stage.
  On this 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, let us 
continue to champion programs that open doors for young people and 
working families so that we can build a stronger, more skilled 
workforce for generations to come.

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