Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education

Floor Speech

Mr. DOLD. Madam Speaker, as the largest manufacturing district in the country, and as part of a jobs plan that I think is important for our country, I'm focused on manufacturing throughout not only the country, but specifically Illinois' Tenth Congressional District. That's why I have been focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, or STEM, so that those that are currently unemployed, or those students who will soon be entering the work force can learn new skills and go into a field with good, high-paying jobs.

In my district, I'm working with high schools and manufacturers on recruiting students to go into STEM fields. We're working on connecting students with manufacturers who are looking for employees.

I want to recognize the efforts of Medusa Consulting, Illinois Worknet and Manufacturing Careers, Incorporated for their leadership in bringing a manufacturing jobs fair to the District 214 Field House in Arlington Heights this upcoming December 5.

I want to encourage my colleagues to support STEM education and to work with their local businesses on hosting these important jobs fairs and manufacturing workshops. This is absolutely critical if we want to get America back to work.

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