This document records testimony from a hearing before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education of the Committee on Education and the Workforce about preparing students for success in the skills-based economy. Opening statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Aaron Bean, Chairman, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education; and (2) Honorable Suzanne Bonamici, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Witness statements were provided by: (1) Danny Corwin, Executive Director, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools; (2) Kelly Mosley, Supervisor, Career and Technical Education, Clay County District Schools; (3) Richard Kincaid, Senior Executive Director, Office of College and Career Pathways, Maryland State Department of Education; and (4) Brandon Mabile, Strategic Development Manager, Performance Contractors Inc. Additional submission by Chairman Owens: Letter dated January 18, 2024 from Western Governors' Association.