This hearing of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions examines COVID-19 recovery supporting workers and modernizing the workforce through quality education, training, and employment opportunities. Opening statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Patty Murray chair, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (2) Honorable Richard Burr, Ranking Member, a U.S. Senator from the State of North Carolina. The following witnesses presented statements: (1) Maria Flynn, Maria, President and CEO, Jobs for the Future, Boston, MA; (2) Deniece Thomas, Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Learning and Development, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Nashville, TN; (3) Scott Ralls, President, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC; and (4) Alejandro Mendoza, Human Resources Director, Optimax Systems Inc., Ontario, NY. Additional material submitted by: (1) Honorable Patty Murray, National Urban League letter; and (2) Honorable Maggie Hassan, Statement of The Society for Human Resource Management.