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Bean to Hold Hearing on Preparing Students for Success in the Skills-Based Economy — Tomorrow at 10:15 A.M.

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 17, 2024
WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), will hold a hearing titled: “Preparing Students for Success in the Skills-Based Economy.” 
 
“In order to prepare students for the demands of the workforce, we must equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to compete. Career and technical education (CTE) is essential in an evolving skills-based economy,” said Chairman Bean. “This hearing will explore how CTE programs, including those supported under the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, can be better integrated into K-12 education to give young Americans the tools they need to succeed in postsecondary education and in-demand careers.” 
 
What: 
Subcommittee hearing titled “Preparing Students for Success in the Skills-Based Economy” 
 
When: 
10:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024
 
Where: 
2175 Rayburn House Office Building 

Witnesses:
  • Ms. Kelly Mosley, M. Ed, Career and Technical Education Supervisor, Clay County District Schools
  • Mr. Danny Corwin, Executive Director, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools
  • Mr. Richard Kincaid, Senior Executive Director of College and Career Pathways, Maryland State Department of Education
  • Mr. Brandon Mabile, Strategic Development Manager, Performance Contractors, Inc. 
Press: 
The hearing is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page. 

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