Carney spoke with sophomores and juniors in Hodgson’s Manufacturing & Pre-Engineering program

NEWARK, Del. — Congressman John Carney (D-DE) visited Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School this morning as part of his Make It In Delaware tour.  The Congressman spent time with students taking courses in Technical Drafting & Design, Electrical Trades, Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering.  The visit was one of a series of events Congressman Carney is doing this week to discuss opportunities to grow U.S. and Delaware manufacturing, and to learn more about the challenges that employees in this industry face.  Earlier this week, the Congressman hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives from the manufacturing workforce, held a teletown hall with Delawareans to discuss manufacturing needs, and, yesterday, visited manufacturing facilities in each county to learn more about their operations.  

Congressman Carney (center) and Principal Jerry Lamey watch as students in Hodgson’s Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering program demonstrate a project.

“We’ve heard throughout the week that U.S. and Delaware manufacturing companies need highly-skilled, trained workers to compete in the global economy,” said Congressman Carney. “The students I met today are well on their way to being those workers.  They’re learning the skills they need to get into an industry.  And they understand that continued education after high school will benefit their employers and help further their careers.  I’m encouraged by what I saw at Hodgson today and think these students have bright futures in front of them.”      

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