One of the highlights of this legislative session has been bipartisan cooperation across both the House and Senate to create and pass several good, strong jobs bills.
Our state's economy is strong and getting stronger every day. But I doubt that I have to remind anyone that the economic recovery has yet to reach every family in Colorado. I know too many folks who are still trying to get back on their feet, struggling to buy their first home, and striking out in the job market.
That's why both parties in the state House and Senate have come to together to create a package of ten bills that will help put people back to work, equip our students for the jobs of the future, and train Coloradans to be employed in emerging industries.
This year's jobs bills are focused on getting the business community involved in the process of arming Coloradans with the skills and training they need in order to acquire one of the many new, good-paying positions that are available in Colorado.
Colorado continues to attract new businesses, has a strong startup community, and is a leader in the tech industry. Our students and unemployed folks deserve a chance to compete for one of these good-paying careers. To make sure Coloradans can compete, the jobs package utilizes partnerships with businesses to create educational and apprenticeship programs to arm our students with skills and knowledge that will get them hired today, and in the future. Some of these bills also focus on STEM fields in order to make sure all students, teachers, and especially young women, have access to these profitable and important fields.
I support these jobs bills because I value hard work. Anyone who works hard deserves a chance to succeed, and this package of bills supports the families and students who are putting in the effort to invest in their future.
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Career-Creation-for-Colorado,211581
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