Job training and workforce development

“Finally I will expand job training and apprenticeship opportunities for young people. Our economy is changing and we need to make sure our education system is invested in skill sets that will be needed in the future.”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to fully fund our public schools and jobs training programs, fairly pay our teachers and educators, and make sure our universities have the research funding they need to stay best-in-class institutions. We also need to make sure that there is robust funding for apprenticeship and job training programs, since not every job requires a college degree and we want to be sure folks can flourish whether or not they go to college.”

“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.”

“The path to good jobs should be open to everyone. Peggy supports more investment in registered apprenticeships to build the workforce we need.”

“Created task forces on workforce development, young adult employment, and small business empowerment.”

“Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation which became law establishing grants for training in the building trades (Public Act 101-0469)”

“Expand Pell Grants and workforce training that lead to real careers”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to raise wages and support local small businesses—not by writing blank checks, but by investing in apprenticeships, vocational schools, community colleges, and job training programs that prepare Iowans for high-skill, high-wage work.”

“Investing in Jobs & Job Training”

“Oliver will fight in Washington to reinvest in job training, especially in high-paying technical fields that can’t easily be taken away by AI, and to strengthen support for entrepreneurs and small business owners.”

“Job training and workforce development in clean energy, construction, public transit, and environmental restoration”

“Community integration programs: ESL classes, workforce development, civic engagement”

“Workforce development and job placement services”

“Pathways to higher education, vocational training, and workforce development without crushing debt.”

“Support workforce development programs that train the next generation of skilled tradespeople, helping us build more homes while creating good-paying jobs.”

“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”

“Revitalizing manufacturing by ending hidden-tariff taxes and supporting job training.”

“Cyril has mobilized $10M for workforce development and helped 500+ entrepreneurs grow their businesses.”

“Invest in underused spaces for childcare and job training—saving taxpayer dollars.”

“Federal investments in workforce development and manufacturing innovation”

“Invest in workforce training and apprenticeship programs that connect local workers to in-demand industries, including hospitality, trades, and small business operations.”

“In the 1990s and 2000s, Brad led two not-for-profit, affordable housing and community development groups, the Fifth Avenue Committee and the Pratt Center for Community Development, where he organized tenants to prevent evictions, built and preserved thousands of affordable homes, and created job training programs that have helped over 10,000 New Yorkers find living-wage jobs.”

“Expand job training and certification programs for veterans, their spouses, and separating servicemembers”

“Alicia will support good-paying jobs, workforce training, and local businesses that strengthen our community and keep opportunity close to home.”

“Alicia supports workforce training, apprenticeships, vocational education, digital infrastructure improvement, and federal investments that lead to real jobs and long-term economic opportunity.”

“We want to provide the workforce skilled training programs that can provide qualified trades to the shipyards”

“The stories spotlight McCann’s proven record of delivering tax relief for working families and seniors, expanding access to affordable child care, and investing in workforce development.”

“Protect our jobs from being taken by AI, and invest in retraining and apprenticeship programs to help the next generation get a leg-up in the workforce.”

“Mike created good middle-class rural jobs, expanded career training programs, and raised wages for hundreds of thousands of the lowest-paid workers in the state—creating a pathway to the middle class.”

“In California, I’ve secured funding for new career training centers and fire academies in Mendocino, Del Norte, Sonoma, and Humboldt Counties.”

“Expand access to job training and apprenticeships in Southern Arizona.”

“JoAnna also understands that a 4-year college degree isn’t the only path to success. She supports workforce training, apprenticeships, and technical education that prepare Arizonans for good-paying jobs in the trades and growing industries.”

“Boost wages, support farmers, defend labor rights, and invest in skilled trades.”

“I will push for investments in infrastructure, skilled trades, and family farms. North Carolina’s rural communities deserve jobs that sustain families and keep towns alive.”

“I will fight for higher wages, repeal so called “right to work” laws that weaken unions, and invest in skilled trades so young people have opportunities without drowning in debt.”

“He will support workforce training and apprenticeship programs that help local employers hire and grow.”

“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”

“He has pushed to strengthen career training and apprenticeship programs, cut red tape to allow veterans to use their VA benefits to access training in critical-need industries like trucking, and create a one-stop shop to share apprenticeship information to better meet the needs of employers and students.”

“Chris is working to create a 21st-century workforce and supports efforts to expand job training and apprenticeships.”

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

“Ensure Nebraskans have the skills they need to fill good jobs in growth industries by expanding job training and apprenticeship programs.”

“I think it’s about time we reward their hard work, invest in skills and apprenticeships, and support the creation of higher-wage jobs that keep our talent right here at home building the South Texas economy.”

“That’s why I will focus on making sure teachers get paid better for educating our sons and daughters, on reducing classroom overcrowding, and investing in skills training so every student is prepared to do the jobs of tomorrow or to create the businesses that will take our South Texas economy into the future.”

“Cut red tape that’s preventing construction of new affordable housing and get serious about federal investment in the skilled trades so we can build new homes faster.”

“Hilda Solis quickly identified how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the economy and workforce, which led her to author a motion to establish a new department of workforce and economic development with the aim to better train and equip our workforce for long and successful careers.”

“Solis led a team to develop and fully fund a $20 million workforce and job training program so our young people, in particular, get the opportunities they need to succeed.”

“Central Pennsylvanians deserve a Representative who will fight for policies that create good-paying jobs, keep them here with our highly-skilled workforce, train workers for the jobs of the future, and support our hard-working families.”

“Create jobs and grow our energy workforce: Add to Texas’ hundreds of thousands of oil, gas, wind, and solar jobs by creating good-paying jobs for cutting-edge projects like geothermal and hydrogen-fueled energy, as well as finishing the job of plugging abandoned oil and gas wells. Maintain Texas’ energy leadership by establishing more job training and Registered Apprenticeship programs focused on energy engineering, manufacturing, and construction.”

“Support a strong agricultural workforce: Expand workforce development to train new workers in the industry, support farmer-to-farmer programs, and help farmers and ranchers lower food costs for Americans by responsibly hiring migrant workers when they can’t find Americans to fill their jobs — including by simplifying the H-2A visa program application and ensuring strong labor standards on those visas so that employers do not game the system to displace American workers and suppress their wages.”

“Invest in job training programs and apprenticeships to prepare the next generation of Iowans to fill gaps in the labor market without having to go to college.”

“Claire will fight to bring back a version of this program that focuses on building retrofits, with dedicated funding for public housing (including NYCHA), and to hire and train a new workforce that can earn a living wage and benefits, operated in partnership with unions.”

“To meet the resulting increased needs for EVs we must advance EV and battery supply chain development by expanding domestic production in support of good union jobs, fostering supply chain resilience and competition through focused development of our domestic mineral and battery production capacity, and promoting policies to expand workforce development and infrastructure in EV, battery, and mineral supply chains.”

“Build more schools Some students in my district drive four hours a day just to pursue their education. We need higher education based locally in our communities, all over the country. Our education system needs to meet the needs of our younger generations, and create more job and apprenticeship centers that allow people to contribute to our economy without the need for a two-year or four-year degree.”

“Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.”

“That’s why Robert’s bold “D.C. Forward Economic Plan” aims to bring federal resources into the city to make housing more affordable, develop the workforce, and create good-paying jobs, especially for residents without college degrees.”

“I will fight for policies that lower prices, increase access to capital for small business owners, expand workforce development, and support working families with childcare and paid leave.”

“Expand apprenticeship and workforce training programs”

“Support rural entrepreneurship and workforce initiatives”

“Finally I will expand job training and apprenticeship opportunities for young people. Our economy is changing and we need to make sure our education system is invested in skill sets that will be needed in the future.”

“Labor unions made the middle class. We only have the 40-hour work week, weekends, paid time off, and overtime pay because organized labor fought for it for all of us. In Congress, I’ll fully support the PRO Act, advocate for workplace safety standards, fund apprenticeship programs, protect unemployment benefits, and defend the right to collectively bargain and unionize.”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to fully fund our public schools and jobs training programs, fairly pay our teachers and educators, and make sure our universities have the research funding they need to stay best-in-class institutions. We also need to make sure that there is robust funding for apprenticeship and job training programs, since not every job requires a college degree and we want to be sure folks can flourish whether or not they go to college.”

“Education Investment: Education should be free, particular for early and mid-career workers through community college partnerships, guaranteed apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship training.”

“Education & Workforce Pipeline: Fixing school infrastructure funding formulas, building toward debt-free and tuition-free higher education, and expanding HBCU and apprenticeship investment.”

“Invest in pathways – Expand Title III funding for HBCUs and community colleges, and grow DOL-registered apprenticeships.”

“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.”

“The path to good jobs should be open to everyone. Peggy supports more investment in registered apprenticeships to build the workforce we need.”

“America’s labor force should reflect the diversity of America itself. That means expanding pathways to good-paying union careers for people of every race, gender, background, neighborhood, and ZIP code. We must strengthen apprenticeships, training, and recruitment so that historically underrepresented communities have a fair opportunity to enter the skilled trades and other union professions, earn family-sustaining wages, and build generational wealth.”

“Expand apprenticeships and trade school opportunities and dramatically increase the number of good, union jobs available in construction and the trades.”

“I’ll fight for strong schools and apprenticeship programs that help Texans get good-paying jobs.”

“Apprenticeship opportunities”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to raise wages and support local small businesses—not by writing blank checks, but by investing in apprenticeships, vocational schools, community colleges, and job training programs that prepare Iowans for high-skill, high-wage work.”

“The BUILD Act prepares students for the economy of tomorrow by connecting education to real careers, expanding apprenticeships, supporting teachers, rewarding innovation, and building the workforce America needs to compete.”

“Invest in strong vocational and apprenticeship programs: in our high schools to give kids multiple pathways to good paying jobs in Iowa.”

“Cyril will raise teacher pay, expand affordable childcare, and create debt-free career pathways through apprenticeships—backed by his proven success in mobilizing $10M for job training and education.”

“Create debt-free career pathways after high school, including apprenticeships that let students earn while they learn.”

“Invest in workforce training and apprenticeship programs that connect local workers to in-demand industries, including hospitality, trades, and small business operations.”

“Alicia supports workforce training, apprenticeships, vocational education, digital infrastructure improvement, and federal investments that lead to real jobs and long-term economic opportunity.”

“Protect our jobs from being taken by AI, and invest in retraining and apprenticeship programs to help the next generation get a leg-up in the workforce.”

“Expand access to job training and apprenticeships in Southern Arizona.”

“JoAnna also understands that a 4-year college degree isn’t the only path to success. She supports workforce training, apprenticeships, and technical education that prepare Arizonans for good-paying jobs in the trades and growing industries.”

“He will support workforce training and apprenticeship programs that help local employers hire and grow.”

“He has pushed to strengthen career training and apprenticeship programs, cut red tape to allow veterans to use their VA benefits to access training in critical-need industries like trucking, and create a one-stop shop to share apprenticeship information to better meet the needs of employers and students.”

“Chris is working to create a 21st-century workforce and supports efforts to expand job training and apprenticeships.”

“Ensure Nebraskans have the skills they need to fill good jobs in growth industries by expanding job training and apprenticeship programs.”

“Invest in strong vocational and apprenticeship programs in our high schools to provide a path to good paying jobs in the fields that matter to Nebraska.”

“I think it’s about time we reward their hard work, invest in skills and apprenticeships, and support the creation of higher-wage jobs that keep our talent right here at home building the South Texas economy.”

“Hilda Solis demanded the County to develop a plan to create a network of apprenticeship programs. The aim of this was to provide more hands-on training programs in robust industries for those facing barriers to employment, including formerly incarcerated individuals, youth transitioning out of foster care, and people experiencing homelessness.”

“Hilda Solis created a pilot program with Women in Non Traditional Employment Roles to help facilitate a high quality training program for women seeking opportunities related to crafts and apprenticeship positions.”

“Create jobs and grow our energy workforce: Add to Texas’ hundreds of thousands of oil, gas, wind, and solar jobs by creating good-paying jobs for cutting-edge projects like geothermal and hydrogen-fueled energy, as well as finishing the job of plugging abandoned oil and gas wells. Maintain Texas’ energy leadership by establishing more job training and Registered Apprenticeship programs focused on energy engineering, manufacturing, and construction.”

“Invested in the next generation of Texas workers by supporting an increase in Registered Apprenticeship programs and requiring local workforce boards to develop specific strategies to connect young people to workforce training and job opportunities.”

“Ensure America continues to lead the world in the quality of its tech workforce: Invest in STEM education to foster the next generation of responsible tech leaders, as well as programs like Registered Apprenticeships aimed at re-training workers displaced or at risk of being displaced by AI so they can excel in industry-leading technology jobs.”

“Grew our technology workforce by approving the creation of an Information Technology credential and apprenticeship program.”

“Invest in job training programs and apprenticeships to prepare the next generation of Iowans to fill gaps in the labor market without having to go to college.”

“Build more schools Some students in my district drive four hours a day just to pursue their education. We need higher education based locally in our communities, all over the country. Our education system needs to meet the needs of our younger generations, and create more job and apprenticeship centers that allow people to contribute to our economy without the need for a two-year or four-year degree.”

“Expand apprenticeship and workforce training programs”

“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”

“Invest in strong vocational and apprenticeship programs: in our high schools to give kids multiple pathways to good paying jobs in Iowa.”

“Alicia supports workforce training, apprenticeships, vocational education, digital infrastructure improvement, and federal investments that lead to real jobs and long-term economic opportunity.”

“JoAnna also understands that a 4-year college degree isn’t the only path to success. She supports workforce training, apprenticeships, and technical education that prepare Arizonans for good-paying jobs in the trades and growing industries.”

“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”

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

“Invest in strong vocational and apprenticeship programs in our high schools to provide a path to good paying jobs in the fields that matter to Nebraska.”

“Made career and workforce training more affordable by creating tuition and fee exemptions, establishing the public junior college state finance program, and supporting the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.”