Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dan Heizenreiter and Congressman Joe Sempolinski (September 23, 2022)

Congressman Joe Sempolinski answer educational questions, Childcareworkforce development, etc. Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning parliamentary breakfast.

Sempolinski addressed an audience of about 50 people, Board of Education and Labor He was appointed to one of the most important committees. he also Preschool/Primary/Secondary Education Subcommittee.

As for what the federal government can do to help students who are two to three years behind the pandemic, Sempolinski said society as a whole needs to work together. Clearly, much of what happens in education is a state and local matter, and frankly, constitutionally it should be. It should be in New York State and other states, and most importantly, have parents and local officials. So we all need to work together. “

When it comes to childcare, Sempolinski said the federal government should do things within its mandate with a high return on investment. they are going to work They’re trying to get into one of your businesses and be productive employees, but parenting and other issues at home might be holding them back. All right, maybe it’s something that as a government, as a society, can help those people because they’re going to work. They will become productive members of society. “

Sempolinski says more emphasis needs to be placed on skilled occupations when addressing workforce development issues. I went to a four-year university. If that’s your passion, so be it. But if you’re passionate about something a little more specific that’s directly related to your work, encourage it. Get the skills people need. Also, whether it’s a BOCES program or a community college program, coordination needs to be done between the institution and the employer. “

He added that there are community colleges working with manufacturers on the required skill sets so that students can enter the workforce with such jobs.