Classroom to Career: Strengthening Career and Technical Education Pathways - November 19, 2025

The hearing discusses strengthening skills pathways through Career and Technical Education (CTE), emphasizing bridging the skills gap, aligning education with job opportunities, fostering partnerships with industry and higher education, and promoting career-ready graduates for a stronger economy.

Witnesses
Dr. Deb Volzer, Vice President, Workforce Development, SME
Mrs. Kristi Rice, Cybersecurity Teacher, Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Mr. Braden Goetz, Senior Policy Advisor, Center on Education & Labor
Mrs. Nicole Gasper, CEO, West Michigan Aviation Academy