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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Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) celebrated four high achieving students from New Jersey's 1st Congressional District for receiving the Rhodes Scholarship and Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The Rhodes Scholarship winner, Veronica Lucian of Mickleton, is a U.S. Military Academy cadet who Congressman Norcross nominated to West Point in 2018.
U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today led the charge as an original co-leader of the Reopening and Rebuilding America's Schools Act, which would address chronic neglect of America's public schools by investing $130 billion in rebuilding physical and digital school infrastructure.
Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the below statement following the introduction of the Diversifying Paths to Apprenticeships Act (H.R. 7342).
This week, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) visited the Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill to celebrate the $250,000 in community project funding he secured for the Jewish Federation of South Jersey to provide technology education for seniors.
"It is gratifying that Senators Booker and Menendez and Congressman Donald Norcross are advocating for the needs of New Jersey residents during these difficult times."
"This is about creating the next generation of worker for the offshore wind industry," Norcross said after the ceremony. "New Jersey will have the largest offshore wind manufacturing plant in the country. What does that mean for our constituents? Jobs, clean energy, affordable energy."
"It's about jobs and a career; it's about education and it's about security," Norcross said. "Imagine the world today 20 years from now and what our economy is going to look like based on clean power. It's about giving opportunities to kids who want to go to school and succeed, whether you're a welder or an engineer."
Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and father of a veteran, announced and congratulated the region's 2022 congressional nominees for the United States service academies.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) released the following statement upon passing the Funding for the People Act (H.R. 2471), an omnibus package of 12 fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills and supplemental funding that includes $4.325 million for 10 community projects in New Jersey's 1st Congressional District.
Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) released the following statement upon passing the Funding for the People Act (H.R. 2471), an omnibus package of 12 fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills and supplemental funding to support Ukraine, and for 10 community projects in New Jersey's 1st Congressional District.