Education
Since the birth of our country, the cornerstone of the American Dream has been opportunity. In the 21st century, access to that opportunity requires access to a high-quality education system that allows students to compete in the global economy. We must provide everyone with access to a robust educational pipeline from preschool through high school to ensure that they can grow and pursue their full potential.
Finally, the key to achieving success in a modern economy is higher education. American students have access to the best higher education opportunities available, including traditional four-year colleges, apprenticeships, and other technical training. Every citizen deserves the opportunity to improve their career prospects without becoming burdened by debt.
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Tap Into Camden. By George Wollston
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross stressed what's more important than the path you take is the end result — a job to support your family.
..."The idea of going to college just to have a degree on your wall, unless it leads to a career, unless you can afford to do that, is not always the best route," Norcross said on Saturday. "More often than not, there are challenges that we all face ... and there is no right or wrong way. We're here to serve that."
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced Rowan University and Rutgers University–Camden will receive a total of $1,401,341 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for medical research and job training programs.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and an electrician by trade, cheered the unanimous, bipartisan, final passage of H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education (CTE) for the 21st Century Act. The bill, which is now heading to the President's desk, included a provision by Norcross that extends the allowable use of funding for career-building programs.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) hosted the winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition in the U.S. Capital and announced the top finalists from New Jersey's First Congressional District.
The first place winner, Joyce Fang of Voorhees, submitted an acrylic painting titled, "Neighborhood" that shows two volunteers beautifying their community. Joyce, an 11th grade student at Eastern Regional High School, says she spent time with her family in the City of Camden to gain inspiration for the piece.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Rutgers University–Camden and Rowan University $394,615 for scientific research that will help advance medicine, technology and industrial development.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will be providing $402,500 to Rowan University for allergy, transplant and cancer-related research.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) welcomed 19-year old former foster child Eliana Puschett to Capitol Hill and discussed foster care reform with the Camden, New Jersey resident during the seventh annual Foster Youth Shadow Day.
Burlington County Times Opinion Editorial.
By Donald Norcross
As we recognized National Infrastructure Week (May 14) around the country, we must take the opportunity to encourage both the work and the workers that will rebuild America.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) welcomed television personalities, construction workers and apprentices from This Old House to Washington, DC for a conversation on addressing the skills gap in America through apprenticeships. (Click here to view or download photos from the event.)
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Rowan University $1.25 million in federal grants for two of their professors' research projects.
The Faculty Early Career Development program awards – known as CAREER grants – support junior faculty who are in roles as teacher and are also conducting cutting-edge research.