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Senate committee holds public hearing on Paul Guerrero's NMTI board nomination; focus on workforce, funding and CW phase-out
Summary
The Senate standing committee heard support for Paul Andrew C. Guerrero’s nomination to the Northern Marianas Technical Institute board and pressed nominees and officials on strategies to expand local vocational training, funding limits (NMTI’s dependence on the CW program) and plans for the CW program’s possible phase-out in 2029.
Saipan — The Senate Standing Committee on Executive Appointments and Government Investigations held a public hearing Jan. 27 to consider Gov. David M. Apatang’s nomination of Paul Andrew C. Guerrero to the Northern Marianas Technical Institute (NMTI) Board of Trustees representing the 3rd Senatorial District.
Committee Chair Sen. Francisco k Cruz opened the hearing and received oral testimony from the nominee, NMTI officials and a string of business and community supporters. John Paul B. Regis, a special assistant to the governor, introduced Guerrero and summarized his private- and public-sector background, saying the administration “kindly seek[s] for your expeditious approval.” Guerrero was sworn for the record and told the committee he looks forward to working with NMTI’s board “to provide a better and future for all of it involved.”
Several business leaders and community representatives urged confirmation. “I can’t think of a better individual for this…
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