GREEN BAY — Visiting Green Bay on Friday, First Lady Jill Biden touted the Biden administration’s investment in youth apprenticeships and focus on economic growth.
Biden headed to the Railyard Innovation District, where he participated in a roundtable discussion on career-oriented learning. Her first lady was joined by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Gov. Tony Evers, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Oneida Nation President Tehassi Hill and students.
During his visit, Biden highlighted the Career Connected High School (CCHS) grant program, which the school last month awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for $1.5 million to develop and expand career readiness programs across the state. announced a subsidy of US$.
The first lady praised Green Bay’s workforce training program for equipping students with job-ready skills.
About 150 students participated in youth apprenticeships in northeastern Wisconsin in 2021, said Eric Vanden Heuvel, vice president of human resources and education for the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce. This year, 1,100 students are expected to come.
“Something special is happening here, something truly transformative, and I hope the rest of the state and the rest of the country will follow your example,” Biden said.
Mr. Biden continued, “You are providing students with a great education, an opportunity to discover what they want to do, and a solid foundation for their future.”
Mr. Biden concluded the event by praising the students for their work in the program and jump start on their career paths.
“I love watching students start high school and figure out what they want to do,” Biden said.
A Preble High School student discovered his passion for manufacturing through a youth apprenticeship.
Green Bay Preble High School student Mason Kunsselberger attended the event. He participates in the Green-He-Bay School District’s BayLink-He Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program. The program is a precision manufacturing learning lab equipped for industrial welding, machine building and metal projects, according to the school district’s website.
