FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Apprenticeships and Higher Education

Original title: THE POWER OF APPRENTICESHIPS: FASTER, BETTER PATHS TO PROSPEROUS JOBS AND LESS WASTE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

January 1, 2023

apprenticeships higher education job training workforce development economic policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing explores potential shifts in federal education and workforce policy that could impact how job training programs are funded and prioritized compared to traditional college degrees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Students and Job Seekers

Potential changes in federal policy regarding apprenticeship funding and higher education could alter the available pathways for career training and education.

Higher Education Institutions

Policy discussions regarding 'waste' in higher education and outcomes-based funding may impact future federal support for colleges and universities.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing on October 25, 2023, to discuss the role of apprenticeships as an alternative to traditional higher education for workforce development. The session featured testimony from policy experts, educators, and industry representatives regarding job training and educational funding.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on October 25, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing focused on the efficacy of apprenticeships versus traditional higher education in reducing unemployment and educational waste.
Five witnesses provided oral testimony, representing policy think tanks, community colleges, private industry, and university human resources.
Several documents were entered into the record, including reports from the Heritage Foundation, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), and a 2018 Presidential Task Force report on apprenticeship expansion.

Why It Matters

This hearing explores potential shifts in federal education and workforce policy that could impact how job training programs are funded and prioritized compared to traditional college degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine how apprenticeships can serve as a faster and more efficient path to employment compared to traditional higher education.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Dr. Paul Winfree, Erin Davis Valdez, Dr. Casey K. Sacks, Tony Ewing, and Apryle Gladney.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Apprenticeships over Traditional Degrees

The hearing highlights a growing legislative interest in shifting federal support away from traditional four-year degrees toward apprenticeship and vocational training models.

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability

Connected Entities

personPat Fallon“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory A”Map →

personCasey K. Sacks“President, BridgeValley Community and Technical College”Map →

personErin Davis Valdez“Policy Director, Next Generation Texas, Texas Public Policy Foundation”Map →

personTony Ewing“President, Advanced Fixtures, Inc.”Map →

personPaul Winfree“President & CEO, The Economic Policy Innovation Center”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Oversight and Accountability“Parent committee of the subcommittee”Map →

personApryle Gladney“Associate Vice Chancellor for H.R. Recruitment & Employee Relations, Washington ”Map →

Sources

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Controversy20
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