The Huffington Post – Rep. Bill Owens
“As we take stock of the many things for which we are thankful, we are at another defining moment. Our economy is improving but we still have room to grow. To speed growth, we must close the widening skills gap that exists in communities across the country. Many unemployed Americans lack the skills to stand at least as high as their competitors in foreign markets, and they cannot fill the jobs available in their communities…If we find a way for American workers to access the vocational training, practical skills-based degrees, and professional certification pathways necessary to take advantage of these opportunities, our economy can thrive.”(more)