Economic growth and workforce development are the cornerstones of prosperity for North Carolina families. If our nation and state are going to thrive, we must ensure North Carolinians are given the opportunities they need to support their families and achieve the American Dream.

While the federal government isn’t a job-creator, it can help foster an economy where there are plentiful jobs by lowering taxes, reducing red-tape, and creating economic certainty.

Another issue vital to a modern, competitive economy in North Carolina is workforce development. Helping workers obtain the skills necessary to fill the technology-based and service jobs that make up the modern economy will put us on a path towards a strong economy for decades to come.

As with traditional education, efforts to promote skills development should be led by the states and local communities. I am proud to be a leader in helping these communities ensure they have the authority they need to succeed in building strong workforce development programs.

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