[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 2536-2537]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                       CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

  (Mr. BENISHEK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, today, as we consider many issues 
surrounding the education of our Nation's youth, I rise to draw 
attention to the importance of career technical education. Having 
raised five kids, I understand how access to quality learning is 
critical to ensuring that every child has an opportunity to achieve 
their potential.

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  That is why I have worked to support career and technical education 
and teach students the relevant skills they need to get a good-paying 
job. Often referred to as vocational, or voc-ed, CTE courses frequently 
offer on-the-job training that translates into employment right after 
graduation. That means more opportunities for students and less debt.
  I was proud to learn that Cheboygan Area High School in my 
congressional district was named one of the top schools in northern 
Michigan in CTE, an achievement for which Cheboygan Area Schools should 
be justifiably proud. It is my hope that students in northern Michigan 
and all over the United States will take advantage of quality CTE 
programs to further their careers and continue to grow our economy.
  Mr. Speaker, I look forward to supporting measures that help to 
return control of education to States and parents, allowing families to 
choose an educational program that fits their needs.

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