THE CAREER LINKS TEAM AT JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 17
(Extensions of Remarks - January 27, 2020)

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[Extensions of Remarks]
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        THE CAREER LINKS TEAM AT JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 27, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Career 
Links Team at Jefferson County Public Schools for receiving the 2019 
Behind the Scenes Award from the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.
   Jeffco Career Links is a one-stop resource providing tools and 
building connections between classrooms and careers for industries and 
schools. Career Links supports the work-based learning opportunities 
for Jeffco students to ensure their experience is connected to learning 
targets and real-world experience. The Career Links team is committed 
to providing support for Jefferson County schools in order to support 
quality programming and successful career paths for every student.
   The Career Links team has been integral in positively shaping 
conversations with local partners around the skills and knowledge needs 
to improve Arvada and Jefferson County's local talent pipeline leading 
to economic mobility and skill alignment for the future workforce in 
our community. By connecting and collaborating with industry partners, 
Career Links helps Jeffco Public Schools train and prepare the future 
workforce. Their works makes a long-lasting impact on the success of 
Jeffco students, builds meaningful connections with the local business 
community, and helps grow the local economy.
   Congratulations to the Career Links Team at Jefferson County Public 
Schools for this recognition from the Arvada Chamber, and I extend my 
deepest appreciation for their contribution to our community.

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