FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2009
CONTACT:
Emily Barocas/202.225.7295
CONGRESSMAN LARSON COMMENDS OBAMA’S ACTION ON COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Urges President to
include technology outreach in his plan
Washington, DC – Congressman
John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued
the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s announcement of
his new American Graduation Initiative:
“President Obama once again displayed his
gift for transformational leadership when he announced this morning an
innovative initiative to strengthen community colleges across the country so
they can build the American workforce of the future. I am a strong
believer that community colleges can be a hub for technology and job training
in our communities if they are given the resources that our schools and students
need.
I’ve introduced The Community College
Technology Access Act, developed with the support of the NDN, which will open
the doors of community college technology labs and training opportunities to
the public in order to provide workers who are lacking key computer skills the
opportunity to attain them. By broadening their mission, community
colleges have the potential to be a hub to train our workforce for the jobs of
the future. My legislation helps them fulfill their potential and boosts local
economies around the country. I commend the President’s leadership on
this issue and look forward to working with him on it.”
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