This week, I spoke at the "College Here and Now" program unveiling at Sheboygan North High School. This program, sponsored and made possible by Lakeshore Technical College and Lakeland University, offers a first-of-its-kind career pathway for high school students.
This public/private partnership between high schools and local colleges will radically reduce the time to a college degree, save families thousands of dollars and prepare the next-generation workforce. It offers a great way for students to accelerate their education at a low cost and ensure a clear path to employment. Starting in the Fall of 2019, the program offers two options for high school students to promote their advanced education and develop knowledge of important career opportunities.
High school students attending Sheboygan North & South High Schools can earn an associates degree through Lakeshore Tech at the same time they graduate from high school. Students interested in an associates degree from Lakeshore Tech will have classes offered at both Sheboygan North & South high schools and the program will be available at no cost. Upon completion of their associates degree, students can continue at Lakeland University with guaranteed admission to earn a Bachelor's Degree with little to no debt through the University's co-op program with Lakeshore Tech.
Currently, the available area of study is Information Technology, however, both schools plans to add other career pathways such as Healthcare, Education, and Advanced Manufacturing to the program in the near future. This program is an incredible opportunity for high school students looking for a clear path to employment in important sectors that will drastically help narrow Wisconsin's skills gap. I'd like to congratulate both Lakeshore Tech and Lakeland University on promoting such a valuable program. I encourage students to reach out to their high school counselors to learn more about the program. I'm very excited to see it in action next Fall!
October Jobs Report
The U.S. added 250,000 jobs to the economy in October, shattering analyst expectations of 190,000 new jobs. This jobs report accompanies other great economic news such as an unemployment rate that has remained at a 49 year low, and a wages report that saw workers earnings increase by 3.1%.
Manufacturing and constructions jobs each jumped by over 30,000 jobs and a variety of other economic sectors saw positive gains. With wages up and job opportunities on the rise, its our mission to make sure these positions get filled and the skills gap narrowed. The U.S. economy is on a roll, lets keep it up!
Manufacturing Legislative Excellence
This week, I was honored to accept the "Manufacturing Legislative Excellence" award from the National Association of Manufacturers. This award is given to Members of Congress who exhibit consistent support for the manufacturing sector through their legislative voting record.
Supporting policies that enable manufacturers in Wisconsin and across the country has always been one of my top priorities. The 6th district has more manufacturing jobs than any other district in the country and I will always stand by the hard-working men and women who serve the industry. Making sure that manufacturers have the means to promote their business goals, compete in the global economy, and create jobs will continue to be one of my top priorities.
Weekly Roundup
I had a great visit this week to AxleTech in Oshkosh. They manufacture components for heavy duty commercial and military vehicles. I had a great discussion with their representatives focusing on the skills gap, career technical education, and trade.
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