Career and technical education

“Modernize CTE and ease debt – Increase Perkins V funding for career and technical education in majority-Black and majority-Latino school districts, and expand loan forgiveness for graduates who return to work in high-need public service fields in the communities they came from.”

“We need to think past traditional models of education. I’ll work alongside our unions to fund and expand vocational and apprenticeship training opportunities so that every American has a pathway to expand their skills.”

“In addition, I believe in expanding funding for America’s HBCUs, community colleges, and trade schools, recognizing that these have been the engine of social mobility for generations of young people locked out of other forms of higher education.”

“She will take these results to Washington to fight for resources for early learning, special education, and career education to level the playing field for children across the state.”

“Today, Maine Senate Democrats voted in favor of a historic investment in Maine businesses and working families who experienced profound hardship and extraordinary tragedy throughout this pandemic. It will lift up the farmers and fishermen who have suffered greatly after the demand for local foods disappeared overnight when restaurants had to close their dining rooms, while also boosting small businesses all across the state. It will help Maine seniors and individuals with disabilities afford to stay in their homes while supporting family caregivers and working to build a robust direct care workforce. And, it will make long-overdue investments in our career technical education and workforce training programs, while also working to close gaps in our health care workforce and system”

“This year, he voted to continue funding free, universal school meals, fully fund education at 55 percent, invest in career and technical education, and provide two years of free community college for Maine high school graduates from the graduating classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.”

“On the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris worked with Republicans to support New Hampshire’s job training and technical education programs.”

“Expanding Federal Support for Trades Learning and Technical Schools”

“In each of my four terms in the Texas House of Representatives, I served on the Public Education Committee — partnering with parents, teachers, and students to increase teacher pay, improve early childhood education, expand career and technical education, and more.”

“Set students on career paths: Start students on flexible career paths in middle and high school by improving junior college and Career and Technical Education programs.”

“We need to think past traditional models of education. I’ll work alongside our unions to fund and expand vocational and apprenticeship training opportunities so that every American has a pathway to expand their skills.”

“This year, he voted to continue funding free, universal school meals, fully fund education at 55 percent, invest in career and technical education, and provide two years of free community college for Maine high school graduates from the graduating classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.”

“He will invest in agricultural education, from high school career programs to community colleges and MSU Extension.”