Congresswoman Clark Introduces Bill To Support Technical Education

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Katherine Clark, a Democrat who represents Framingham, and Congressman Alex Mooney (R- WV) introduced H.R. 4263, the Technical Education and Career Help Act, also known as the TEACH Act on Wednesday.

This bill invests in career and technical education around the country.

“The TEACH Act will ensure that our 21st century workforce has the skill set for success in today’s economy,” said Rep. Katherine M. Clark. “This bill will allow students to develop highly marketable skills and support Career and Technology Education teachers. The TEACH Act will broaden participation in technical careers and strengthen our economy.”

“I am proud to introduce H.R. 4263, the Technical Education and Career Help Act. As I travel across my district in West Virginia and visit schools and community colleges, I hear time and again that quality career and technical education opens up options for high-paying jobs. Having high quality educators in our schools training the workforce of tomorrow is imperative,” said Rep. Alex X. Mooney, in a press release.“My bipartisan bill will ensure that students interested in careers such as welding or emergency service receive the training necessary to prepare them for a competitive professional environment.”

“ACTE is proud to endorse the TEACH Act, which will bridge the gap between future CTE educators and the classroom,” said Association for Career and Technical Education Executive Director LeAnn Wilson, in a statement. “It is critical that we encourage new professionals to enter the CTE teaching field and provide them with the support they need to succeed in their role, especially in the face of challenges currently posed by teacher shortages nationwide.”

The TEACH Act invests in career and technology (CTE) teachers by expanding, without authorizing new spending, the Higher Education Act’s teacher residency grant program to help schools recruit and train high-quality CTE teachers. This will increase the quality of training that students receive and ensure that they are truly prepared with the skills they need to succeed in today’s workplace.

To read the full bill click here.

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