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Rep. Tim Bishop, D-N.Y., Member of Education and Labor Committee, U.S. House of Representatives

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Tim Bishop represents New York's First Congressional District which spans the eastern end of Long Island from Smithtown to Montauk Point. Congressman Bishop's focus is protecting Long Island's middle-class families, and his priorities in Congress include improving our economy, fighting for veterans, safeguarding the environment, strengthening access to education, and reforming health care. He is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Education and Labor Committee, and the Budget Committee.

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July 14, 2009 03:28 PM

RE: How Can Colleges Help Graduates Pursue A Career?

Higher education is an issue close to my heart as a former college provost. I have been troubled to observe the challenging job market for graduates in our current economic troubles. To prepare young American to be competitive in today’s economy, we need a comprehensive approach that blends traditional classroom study with real-world experience. For this reason, I have been a strong advocate of cooperative education programs. These programs alternate periods of academic study and employment to give students work experience in their chosen profession. Cooperative education benefits businesses by making recruitment and training more cost-efficient and improving retention…  Read more

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