Witness urges school choice and targeted skills training to boost U.S. competitiveness

Jun 5, 2025

In testimony to the Joint Economic Committee, Dr. Shippy said U.S. workforce preparedness is a constraint on bringing advanced manufacturing home and recommended increasing parental choice in schooling and expanding technical skills pathways.

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A committee member asked Dr. Shippy what the government should prioritize to improve workforce readiness and encourage companies to automate and reshore manufacturing.

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