Career and Technical Education

  • Foxx, Scott Praise Final House Action on Bipartisan CTE Legislation
    Jul 25, 2018  - Today, the House of Representatives sent to the President's desk H.R. 2353, the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Sponsored by Reps. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the legislation will help more Americans get the skills they need... More
  • Foxx, Thompson Statement on Senate Passage of CTE Legislation
    Jul 23, 2018  - Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA), made the following joint statement on passage of H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. "We commend the Senate for taking up H.R... More
  • Foxx, Thompson Statement on Senate CTE Developments
    Jun 22, 2018  - Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA), made the following joint statement after the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee announced it will consider Career and Technical Education legislation next... More
  • "Outsmarting the skills gap"
    Jul 26, 2017  - The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing today, exploring earn-and-learn opportunities for workers through apprenticeship programs. The Subcommittee also heard how changes to the Registered Apprenticeship program may improve opportunities for employees and lead t... More
  • Foxx and Thompson Praise House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen CTE
    Jun 22, 2017  - Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) issued the following statements upon House passage of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353) this afternoon: “Far too many ... More
  • Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Strengthen CTE
    May 17, 2017  - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), today approved with unanimous support bipartisan legislation to improve career and technical education (CTE). Introduced by Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the Strengthening Car... More
  • Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Career and Technical Education
    May 4, 2017  - Members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce today introduced the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen and improve career and technical education (CTE). Introduced by Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Raja Kr... More