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Rep. Bobby Scott praises local investment in youth workforce at YCP closing
Summary
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott told the Newport News Youth Career Program class of 2026 that investing in hands-on work experience and credentialing is a smart long-term bet for the local economy, and he cited participation numbers for the program.
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) spoke to the Youth Career Program Class of 2026 at Christopher Newport University, urging continued support for hands-on workforce training and credentialing. "You earned a paycheck, but you also earned something even more valuable, work experience and confidence," Scott told graduates, framing the program as essential to connecting education and employment.
Scott cited participation figures to underscore the program's local scale: "More than a 100 young people completed the program this summer," and he said that "over the past 3 years, about 300 Newport News youth have participated." Scott linked those outcomes to broader policy work he has pursued in Congress on apprenticeships, credentials and employer-education partnerships. His remarks were delivered alongside city and education leaders who took part in the ceremony.
