“We have been very impressed with the program at Williamson. It is a unique institution that offers the students a mix of highly employable skills and sound character formation. We are pleased to be able to assist in the expansion of the school’s capacity to provide this outstanding educational opportunity to 20% more students.“ – Williamson College of the Trades, September 19, 2022

“His training school started in 2020 with online and weekend courses. In March 2021, the school added the avionics technician 12-month apprenticeship program. Then recently, the school expanded the apprenticeship to include airframe and powerplant mechanics, airplane body and engine work.” – The Newnan Georgia Times-Herald, September 18, 2022

“The acts of service that they do in their week-to-week of school where they come out to participate with us on-site is a really great thing. It gives them a lot of experience in the construction field and a chance to meet and work with different people every time they come out to help.” – The Villages Florida Daily Sun, September 16, 2022

“There’s more than one way to get there. Career and Technical Education programs really give students a chance to see themselves in the world of work. It gives them the why behind what they’re learning and how it really matters in life.” – KARE 11 Minnesota, September 16, 2022

“In Florida, over the past three years we have made significant investments into workforce education, with an emphasis on trucking and the entire transportation industry… With today’s announcements, we have now increased our CDL training capacity at state institutions from less than 1,000 prior to 2019 to more than 3,500. These investments are driving the growth of our rural communities and state as a whole.” – Ron DeSantis 46th Governor of Florida, September 15, 2022

“The grant will prepare an initial cohort of more than 60 students for a career in the welding industry by funding the purchase of welding equipment and booths to practice arc welding methods. The welding classroom will allow students to participate in hands-on training to gain experience.” – Office of the Texas Governor Greg Abbott, September 15, 2022

“Watkins will offer testimony on her institution’s support of workforce development efforts and will provide policymakers with details of her experiences with career and technical education (CTE) programs and small business partnerships.” – Association for Career and Technical Education, September 13, 2022

“For decades, the federal government has spent billions propping up bloated colleges that serve—often poorly—a minority of our citizens. Meanwhile, the majority of Americans, who don’t go to college, are left behind. In fact, the federal government spends eight times more on college for the few than it does on job training for the many. My bill will right that wrong by investing heavily in a new workforce education strategy to help working Americans get ahead.” – Tom Cotton, Senator for Arkansas, September 8, 2022

“For every item sold, a portion of the proceeds are donated to SkillsUSA, a nonprofit that serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. Tractor Supply Company, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt have each committed to a $50,000 donation for a total of $150,000.” – SkillsUSA, September 7, 2022