At a time when the workforce needs more dental hygienists, air conditioning repair technicians and welders, a San Joaquin County-based lawmaker is leading an effort to muster more funds for vocational education.
Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, D-Stockton, said San Joaquin County schools will receive an additional $4.2 million for career technical education programs. The funding became available after state education officials agreed to fully distribute all $450 million in state-approved CTE funds to eligible school districts in this latest round of funding.
The infusion will be used to train students in specialized skills for careers that go beyond what is possible with a high school diploma alone…