January 29, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 18 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                  JANUARY IS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the incredible role mentors play in the lives of young people.
  January is National Mentoring Month, which brings national attention 
to the need for mentors. Individuals, businesses, government agencies, 
schools, faith communities, and nonprofits can all engage their 
constituents to become mentors for the next generation of leaders.
  When children have strong role models in their lives, they grow up to 
be good neighbors and good citizens. As a co-chairman of the 
Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus, I know firsthand 
how essential mentors are for students seeking a career in technical 
education.
  From agriculture to the arts, from marketing to manufacturing, CTE 
programs work to develop America's most valuable resources: its people. 
CTE has established itself as a path that many high-achieving students 
choose in pursuit of industry certification and hands-on skills that 
they can use right out of high school, in skills-based education 
programs or in our colleges.
  Many CTE instructors are mentors who inspire students to reach their 
full potential and follow their dreams wherever they may lead.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank every mentor in America for providing students 
the guidance and confidence that they need to find success.

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