Secretary Cardona Joins Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal for Visit to Middlesex Community College to Discuss Importance of Workforce Development Programs 

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Secretary Cardona Joins Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal for Visit to Middlesex Community College to Discuss Importance of Workforce Development Programs 

Contact:   Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
Event Date 1 : October 29, 2021 - 9:00am
Event Date 2 : October 29, 2021 - 9:15am
Event Date 3 : October 29, 2021 - 10:00am

On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Middletown, Connecticut with Gov. Ned Lamont, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, and Alphabet Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat to discuss new opportunities for workforce development programs available to high school and community college students throughout the state. The programs support career readiness and connections to further postsecondary opportunities. Secretary Cardona and Gov. Lamont will tour the new media and ophthalmology centers at Middlesex Community College. Afterwards, they will participate in a panel discussion with students and education leaders about innovative ways external partners are working with community colleges across Connecticut to offer career pathways for college students.

A press gaggle will follow the panel. In accordance with local guidelines, each event will require attendees and reporters to wear a mask while indoors.

Event 1
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal

What :

Tour of Middlesex Community College
When :

Friday, Oct. 29, 2021
9:05-9:25 am ET ( Time is subject to change)   

Where :

Middlesex Community College
100 Training Hill Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457

 

Press: This event will be pooled press.  If you are interested in receiving footage, please email press@ed.gov.   

Event 2
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet Ruth Porat
President of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System Terrence Cheng
Chief Workforce Officer for the State of Connecticut Kelli Vallieres
Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker
Students

What :

Panel Discussion with Education Leaders and Students on Workforce Development Programs
When :

Friday, Oct. 29, 2021
9:25 – 10:05 am ET ( Time is subject to change)   

Where :

Middlesex Community College
100 Training Hill Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457

  Press:  This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.

Event 3
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal

What :

Press Gaggle with Secretary Cardona, Gov. Lamont, Senator Murphy, and Senator Blumenthal
When :

Friday, Oct. 29, 2021
10:05-10:15 pm ET ( Time is subject to change)   

Where :

Middlesex Community College
100 Training Hill Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457

Press:  This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email press@ed.gov.

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