Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development under Chairman Jason Crow (D-CO) held a hearing exploring how Congress can utilize youth apprenticeship programs to strengthen the labor force and attract young workers to small businesses.
“Increasingly, young people are turning to youth… Read more »
The U.S. aviation and aerospace industry is crucial to our national economy and national defense capabilities. From commercial airliners to telecommunications satellites, the aerospace industry touches the lives of countless Americans every day.
The industry also provides meaningful employment to over 2 million workers. These are good-paying jobs that allow workers to further their… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, led by Chairman Jason Crow (D-CO), held a hearing focused on the labor issues facing small businesses in the aviation and aerospace industry.
“If the aerospace industry can’t find an adequate number of trained workers, our economy and… Read more »
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic created one of the most significant upheavals in the history of the American labor force. Between February and April of 2020, the U.S. economy shed 22 million jobs, and the unemployment rate skyrocketed from 3.5% to 14.8%.
Congress stepped in to pass the CARES Act, stopping the economy’s freefall and providing support throughout the pandemic. This… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development under Chairman Jason Crow (D-CO) held a hearing exploring how Congress can utilize workforce development initiatives to combat labor shortages that impact small businesses.
“The labor shortage impacts all businesses, but it particularly concerns our… Read more »
Thank you to all our witnesses for being here today. It's great to be joined by representatives from community colleges across the country. I believe that America's community college system is one of the underappreciated strengths of our great education system.
The United States' university system is widely regarded as the best globally, but a 4-year degree isn't for everyone. At… Read more »
Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, held a hearing on the opportunities the clean energy economy presents for the small business sector.
“This year, we’ve already experienced unprecedented climate events across the country that remind us that the climate crisis is a threat… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted a once-in-a-lifetime economic shock on our nation. The small businesses that make up the foundation of our economy were particularly hard hit. Despite government efforts, nearly 200,000 businesses that closed their doors during the pandemic may never reopen.
These enterprises were more than just storefronts; they were entrepreneurs’ livelihoods, job… Read more »
America’s 30 million small businesses support more than 56 million jobs and account for nearly half of our nation’s GDP.
It’s no exaggeration to say that these small firms are the foundation of our economy. But despite the fundamental importance of these enterprises, the road to small business ownership is fraught and paved with obstacles for prospective… Read more »
It’s no secret that America’s infrastructure has long been in decline. The World Economic Forum ranked the United States 13th in the world for infrastructure in 2019. Our country earned a C- in a recent infrastructure report card issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers, continuing a streak of subpar marks from the organization. Across the country, roads, bridges, and railways… Read more »
