[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14444]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2016

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this week marks National 
Apprenticeship Week, a time set aside to celebrate and recognize 
apprenticeship programs for their success in providing a clear pathway 
from education to employment.
  Apprenticeship programs are mutually beneficial for employers and 
job-seekers. They connect well-qualified, trained employees with 
meaningful, high paying jobs for fulfilling lives.
  They have played a critical role in the successes companies across 
South Carolina, such as BMW, Michelin, Bridgestone, MTU America, 
Boeing, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Volvo. Quality education and 
training is vital for competing in the workplace and I am grateful to 
Apprenticeship Carolina, led by Director Brad Neese, for their work in 
creating jobs.
  I appreciate that the Strengthening Career and Technical Education 
for the 21st Century Act passed the House in September. It is an honor 
to be a co-sponsor of this bipartisan legislation, and Congressman 
Glenn Thompson has been successful for his leadership on this important 
issue. Tax and regulation reduction by President-elect Donald Trump and 
Vice President-elect Mike Pence partnered with Speaker Paul Ryan will 
create jobs.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and may the President by his 
actions never forget September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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