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Derrick Van Orden: “55% of the jobs in my home state of Wisconsin require CTE…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Rep. Van Orden Speaks on the House Floor in Support of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month

Published | Video Starts at 00:46

There are more than 9 million job openings in the United States and many are within the industries which which are noted by skilled labor shortages. 55% of the jobs in my home state of Wisconsin require CTE skills training but do not require a four year degree. There are men and women working downstairs in this building and others in the wood shop, in the upholstery shop. We've got pipe fitters, we've got steam fitters, we've got welders. (00:46–00:53)

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Asserts that 55% of jobs in Wisconsin require career and technical education skills but not a four-year degree.

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