To begin the process of creating a long-term plan to align the education system with job demands, the Pennsylvania Commission on Education & Economic Competitiveness (CEEC) held its first meeting today, according to Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36), who serves as a co-chair alongside Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-134). [Read More]
As a result of legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to redesign the state’s education system, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) appointed Sens. Aument, Rosemary Brown (R-40), David Argall (R-29), and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Education & Economic Competitiveness. [Read More]
Student academic performance and readiness to enter our workforce has been declining for many years. [Read More]
Can U.S. leaders once again reach across party lines and solve the pressing problems facing Americans? [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today while protecting taxpayers in the future, according to Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36), who voted for the measure. Senate Bill 1100 now goes to the governor’s desk for enactment into law. The $45.2 billion […] [Read More]
As the effort to pass the 2022-23 state budget is now in full swing, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) announced his budget priorities. His goals focus on increasing economic opportunity for Pennsylvanians, improving public safety, and positioning students for success in their future careers. [Read More]
Today, the Senate Education Committee passed a bill sponsored by Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) that would establish a commission to redesign the state’s education system to better prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. [Read More]
The Covid-19 pandemic stripped millions of Americans of their jobs. As of April 2021, the economy was still down 4 million jobs compared to February 2020. At the same time, we are seeing unprecedented labor shortages, with 8.1 million jobs open and unfilled across the U.S. Markets that saw explosive growth due to the pandemic, such as cybersecurity and technology, are struggling to maintain the levels of innovation needed to continue that trend, because they can’t find the right talent. [Read More]
