Rep. Angie Craig Works to Expand Career and Technical Education for Minnesotans

Statement

Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig continued her effort to expand career and technical education (CTE) programs for Minnesotans after visiting CTE facilities at several schools in the Second Congressional District. Making career and technical education programs more accessible is a top priority for Rep. Craig as she works to close the skills gap and expand economic opportunity for Minnesotans.

Minnesota currently has over 145,000 unfilled jobs. To fill these jobs, the federal government must invest in career and technical education programs, and rethink our education system to provide a full range of post-secondary opportunities. Rep. Craig has been pushing for these investments in economic opportunity since her first day in Congress.

"I hear from many young people who don't see a four-year degree as the right choice for them," said Rep. Craig. "We should be actively supporting kids who want to explore manufacturing and technical degrees, and we should be investing in CD2's innovative CTE programs so that employers have a skilled workforce and Minnesotans have a fair shot at building a good life."

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