On July 30, 2019, Opportunity America hosted two briefings for congressional staffers on workforce Pell legislation pending in the House and Senate. A panel including higher education leaders and construction industry professionals offered insight on the need for short-term job-focused college programs.
The House briefing was sponsored by the offices of Rep. Richmond (LA) and Rep. Gonzalez (OH), and the Senate briefing was sponsored by the U.S. Senate Career and Technical Education Caucus. Opportunity America president Tamar Jacoby moderated the discussions.