FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Megan Reiter
March 7, 2005 (703) 683-9312; mreiter@acteonline.org
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Congressman John Tierney (D-MA) will be honored as one of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) 2005 National Policymakers of the Year on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 during the ACTE annual National Policy Seminar in Washington, DC.
ACTE is honoring Representative Tierney for his efforts to improve and strengthen career and technical education. Representative Tierney is a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The Congressman has been a long-time supporter of education and workforce development programs that are vital to the American economy.
“ACTE is pleased to honor policymakers such as Representative Tierney, who have made significant contributions in assuring the growth and improvement of the career and technical education programs that strengthen the American workforce, and contribute to economic development in communities across the county,” stated ACTE President Francie Russell.
"It is an honor to accept this award from ACTE. Now is the time when we must all do more for those looking to obtain assistance and new skills. Not less. I will continue the fight to aquire adequate resources for education and job training through programs such as the Perkins Act, the Workforce Investment Act, the Higher Education Act, and all other possible avenues, commented Rep. Tierney
A graduate of Salem State College, Representative Tierney went on to receive his law degree from Suffolk University and practiced law until he took office in 1997.
The Association for Career and Technical Education is the national professional association for the field of career and technical education. Now in its 79th year, ACTE’s membership numbers more than 30,000 teachers, counselors and administrators at the middle school, high school and postsecondary levels.
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