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This message tells a story of the importance of diversifying educational and workforce investments, acknowledging that not everyone needs to go to college for success. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs, exemplified by Ms. Navarro’s experience with Pinnacle Assurance in Colorado, offer powerful alternatives that shift the focus from traditional four-year degrees to the skills required in the modern digital economy. Ms. Navarro shares her personal journey, highlighting how her apprenticeship provided her with confidence, skills, and a clear career path, ultimately transforming her life and urging the committee to support similar opportunities for other students.