3.22.17
Suggested lead: In Olympia, rural lawmakers are reaching
across party lines to boost education and employment. Dan Frizzell has
that story.
Wrap (:73 total):
CHAPMAN:
“Rural Washington,
whether in farm country or timber country, we’re open for business.
We’ll train the workforce; we’re going to work with you to convince you
to bring jobs to our area.” [:08]
That’s Representative Mike Chapman of Port Angeles.
CHAPMAN:
“As we’re training the
workforce, whether it’s in welding or computer science, or whatever someone’s
passion is, as they’re being trained, we’re also hoping to attract those medium
or small businesses that may be stuck in the I-5 corridor.
It’s becoming so gridlocked over there that they’ll begin to look to
rural Washington and say, ‘you know what, they’re training the workforce that we
need.” [:19]
Chapman cited studies showing one or more years of
post-high school education can be the key to landing today’s and tomorrow’s good
jobs. The fate of his bipartisan
now rests with the House Higher Education Committee.
In Olympia, I’m Dan Frizzell.