Make It In America August 31, 2015 Detroit Congressional Field Hearing

On August 31, 2015 U.S. Representative for Michigan's 14th District Brenda Lawrence and U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th District Steny Hoyer held a Congressional field hearing regarding jobs and the education of the modern workforce at the Northwest Activities Center in Detroit.
Topics Discussed Include

• The Need for Better Career Counseling in Schools
• The Need For Cultural Attitude Changes in Regards to Vocational Training 
• The Need For Increased Vocational Training In Schools
• The Changing Nature of the Economy

Panelists at the Hearing Included

• William F. Jones, CEO of Focus: Hope
• Jose Reyes, Chief Operating Officer of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
• Jeannine LaPrad, President and CEO for the Corporation for a Skilled Work Force
• Mary Kaye Aukee, Career Focused Education Director for Oakland Schools
• Kenneth Harris, President and CEO of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce
• Rick Blocker, President of the Metro AFL-CIO & Chair of the 14th Congressional District of the Democratic Party

Also in Attendance at the Event Were

• United States Representative of Michigan's 13th District John Conyers
• Detroit Councilwoman Brenda Jones
• Southfield City Council President Sylvia Jordan

Also a Previous Hearing in the series can be found here.