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Famous speech if the events of 1989 had not transpired the way they did. For our complete schedule, go to cspan. Org. Washington journal continues. Host two members of the workforce committee, congressman Glenn Thompson republican from pennsylvania, and august men Raja Krishnamoorthi and congressman Roger Courson more krishnamoorthi. Guest career and Technical Education is an education path that may and fall certification course, it training up to an associate degree. Opportunity. It is estimated by 2020, 6 million jobs that will be open because of a skills gap. Where individuals are not qualified and trained to fill these positions. These are great emilysustaining positions. These are positions that drive our economy. Areout these positions, we going to face some pretty difficult economic times. Career and Technical Education is, basically skillsbased education is the easiest way to summarize it. Host you came together on legislation that passed in the house yesterday. Congressman, bu
Continues. Host two members of the workforce committee, congressman Glenn Thompson republican from pennsylvania, and august men Raja Krishnamoorthi and congressman Roger Courson more krishnamoorthi. Guest career and Technical Education is an education path that may and fall certification course, it training up to an associate degree. Opportunity. It is estimated by 2020, 6 million jobs that will be open because of a skills gap. Where individuals are not qualified and trained to fill these positions. These are great emilysustaining positions. These are positions that drive our economy. Areout these positions, we going to face some pretty difficult economic times. Career and Technical Education is, basically skillsbased education is the easiest way to summarize it. Host you came together on legislation that passed in the house yesterday. Congressman, but which your legislation do question mark guest a couple of things. A couple in particular with noting. One is that it really moves a lot