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Happy Constitution Day!
Sep 17, 2018 - 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: To watch the video, click here. More

Foxx on NLRB Joint Employer Decision: “…a top priority on behalf of America’s local businesses.”
Sep 13, 2018 - Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, released the following statement upon the announcement of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s proposed rule to restore the joint employer standard: “The NLRB has rightly made addressing the joint emp... More

What You May Have Missed During Last Week's Higher Education and Workforce Development Hearing
Sep 12, 2018 - 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. Last week, our Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing to hear witnesses talk about workforce develo... More

“We have entered an age of more accountability…”
Sep 6, 2018 - Today, the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education published a new set of college rankings. The accompanying reports reflect the trend that’s been informing everything we do at the Education and Workforce Committee: people want stronger accountability in postsecondary education. The House of... More

Foxx, Scott Praise House Passage of Bipartisan Financial Aid Legislation
Sep 5, 2018 - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1635, the bipartisan Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. Sponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), the legislation will improve financial aid counseling for students receiving a Pell Grant or a fede... More

Opening Statement of Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chairman, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on “On-the-Job: Rebuilding the Workforce through Apprenticeships.”
Sep 5, 2018 - Good morning, and welcome to today’s subcommittee hearing. I would like to thank members of the subcommittee and our witnesses for joining us today as we examine ways in which we can continue to strengthen our national workforce development efforts and help more Americans get the skills they need to... More

Subcommittee Explores the Success of Apprenticeship Programs
Sep 5, 2018 - Today, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), held a hearing to examine how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) supports work-based learning, including on-the-job education and apprenticeships. “In 2014, after years of ha... More

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