Walberg Announces Monroe Field Hearing
Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 a.m., Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) will be joined by Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to host a field hearing entitled, "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development." The field hearing will take place at 173 Administration Building in Monroe County Community College, located at 1555 S. Raisinville Road in Monroe, Michigan.
"I am pleased the committee will hold a field hearing in Monroe to discuss local economic and workforce needs," said Rep. Walberg. "Our workers and employers face unique challenges, and I look forward to hearing from community leaders on ways business leaders and higher education institutions can collaborate to help rebuild our economy and put folks in the Wolverine State back to work."
In an increasingly competitive global economy, a quality higher education system is crucial to the strength and success of America's workforce. Higher education institutions play a valuable role in encouraging local economic growth by providing individuals with the skills and training needed to fill in-demand jobs. As the House Education and Workforce Committee works to improve higher education and support a more robust workforce, committee members are seeking input from community leaders to learn about local solutions to education and workforce needs.
The field hearing will feature two panel discussions. The first panel will examine the local economy and job opportunities, while the second panel will highlight how higher education institutions in the community are preparing graduates for the workforce. To learn more about this field hearing and view a list of witnesses, visit www.edworkforce.house.gov/hearings. Media interested in attending the field hearing must RSVP to Sarah Kuziomko at sarah.kuziomko@mail.house.gov.