ICYMI: U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 1969
The unemployment rate fell in September to the lowest level since the Vietnam War while hiring cooled slightly, the latest signs of an extremely tight labor market. Read more »
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ICYMI: U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 1969
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The unemployment rate fell in September to the lowest level since the Vietnam War while hiring cooled slightly, the latest signs of an extremely tight labor market. Read more » Missing and Exploited Children: What We Know and How We're Helping
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The Committee has jurisdiction of the Missing Children’s Assistance Act (MCAA). Enacted in 1984 and last reauthorized in 2013, the law coordinates federal efforts to prevent the abduction and sexual exploitation of children. Read more » "America's colleges should foster critical thinking..."
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Postsecondary institutions have a duty to develop students’ critical thinking, and the best way to develop that skill is through the free and vigorous exercise of the First Amendment. When civil discourse is silenced, students’ professional development is irreparably damaged. Read more » What we’re doing at the Committee: effective education –> in demand jobs.
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To watch the video, click here. Read more » Happy Constitution Day!
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When Chairwoman Foxx visits a classroom, the U.S. Constitution is one of her favorite things to discuss with students. On Constitution Day, hear what Chairwoman Foxx has to say about our most important founding document: Read more » What You May Have Missed During Last Week's Higher Education and Workforce Development Hearing
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At the Education and Workforce Committee, we never tire of hearing about the on-the-ground work that people are doing to create jobs and empower the local workforce. Read more » “We have entered an age of more accountability…”
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Today, the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education published a new set of college rankings that reflect the trend that’s been informing everything we have worked on at the Education and Workforce Committee this Congress: people want stronger accountability in postsecondary education. Read more » Office Hours with Chairwoman Foxx: "Helping people get the skills they needed to be able to get jobs..."
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As a community college president, Chairwoman Foxx saw first-hand how America’s workforce development status quo wasn’t working for students. Learn more about how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) became a reality. Read more » WATCH: Highlights from the Innovation Forum and Showcase
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Recently, 23 innovators traveled to Washington from across the country to present to Congress and the public their solutions to education and workforce development challenges. Read more » ICYMI: Trump Signs Legislation That Encourages Occupational Licensing Reform
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On July 31, President Trump signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Read more » Browse Documents by Date or Issue |