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Senator Murray Asks Education Secretary Nominee to Work with Her to Get Young People the Skills Needed for 21st Century CareersSenator Murray discusses the importance of getting students the skills employers seek with Education Secretary-Designate Arne Duncan
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) questioned President-elect Obama’s nominee for Secretary of Education on ways to get students the skills needed to secure thriving family-wage jobs in Washington state and across the nation. Today’s discussion is part of Murray’s efforts to close the skills gap between student preparation and employer needs. Central to that effort is Senator Murray’s Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers legislation which will be reintroduced this Congress. Murray’s legislation provides incentives for communities, employers, and schools to work together and create innovative ways to get our students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century economy.
Secretary-Designate Duncan agreed with Senator Murray’s assessment of the skills gap and pledged to work to address this challenge.
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