NEBRASKA CITY – US Sen. Deb Fischer toured the Nebraska City Public School’s Career Academy Monday saying she was impressed with student enthusiasm and community accomplishment.
Students were available on the tour to answer the senator’s questions about the construction shop, classrooms and computer lab.
Fischer: “This such a gem for these kids here in Nebraska City. To be able to put their skills to use, to be able to learn new things and, in some cases, learn along with their instructors, I’m just very impressed.”
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Fischer said Nebraska City School Board member Stacie Higgins visited her during this winter’s Nebraska Association of School Boards conference in Washington, D.C.
Higgins called Fischer a great supporter of public education and career education.
Higgins: “I mentioned how our career academy at Nebraska City Public Schools is new, it’s innovative and we really encourage her to come visit.”
Enrollment at the career academy has grown this year allowing for a second section of welding. Information technology growing from one student to 12 this year. The academy was was established with community needs for housing, including framers, plumbers and electricians, in mind.
Higgins: “We looked at the needs of what our local region were and then created the academy to meet those needs, so I think that makes it pretty innovative.”
Fischer, a former school board member for two decades, said education happens best at the local level and credited local decision makers for the academy. She said they are part of a growing awareness nationally.
Fischer: “Now I have seen a change on the federal level. There’s been more talk recently about job training, being able to look at community college to build those technical skills that are so needed here in our society, so I think, with a shift maybe in the emphasis from everybody needs to go to a four-year university to let’s look at students and figure out what they need as individuals is what I’m seeing on the federal level. That’s a positive step.”
The students presented Fischer with plaques that were designed on shop laser and wood press.
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer joins News Channel Nebraska's Hunter Arterburn for a conversation about tax reform, Nebraska agriculture and gun reform:
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Fischer said Nebraska City School Board member Stacie Higgins visited her during this winter’s Nebraska Association of School Boards conference in Washington, D.C.
Higgins called Fischer a great supporter of public education and career education.
Higgins: “I mentioned how our career academy at Nebraska City Public Schools is new, it’s innovative and we really encourage her to come visit.”
Enrollment at the career academy has grown this year allowing for a second section of welding. Information technology growing from one student to 12 this year. The academy was was established with community needs for housing, including framers, plumbers and electricians, in mind.
Higgins: “We looked at the needs of what our local region were and then created the academy to meet those needs, so I think that makes it pretty innovative.”
Fischer, a former school board member for two decades, said education happens best at the local level and credited local decision makers for the academy. She said they are part of a growing awareness nationally.
Fischer: “Now I have seen a change on the federal level. There’s been more talk recently about job training, being able to look at community college to build those technical skills that are so needed here in our society, so I think, with a shift maybe in the emphasis from everybody needs to go to a four-year university to let’s look at students and figure out what they need as individuals is what I’m seeing on the federal level. That’s a positive step.”
The students presented Fischer with plaques that were designed on shop laser and wood press.
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer joins News Channel Nebraska's Hunter Arterburn for a conversation about tax reform, Nebraska agriculture and gun reform:
[audio mp3="http://media3.floodradio.com/columbus/2018/02/005001101.mp3"][/audio] 
