AR19: Resolution Text

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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE

2019 Assembly RESOLUTION 19

February 3, 2020 - Introduced by Representative Oldenburg. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AR19,1,2 Relating to: proclaiming the month of February 2020 as Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin.

AR19,1,5 Whereas, Wisconsin is currently facing a shortage of workers to fill the daily 80,000-plus job openings posted on the state's jobs website www.jobcenterofwisconsin.com; and

AR19,1,8 Whereas, employers throughout Wisconsin need to have access to a qualified workforce that is connected with industry-recognized credentials to continue their growth in Wisconsin; and

AR19,1,11 Whereas, career and technical education is a path for students to gain the academic, technical, and employment skills necessary to be workforce ready when they complete their education; and

AR19,1,15 Whereas, career and technical education is supported by our local schools and technical colleges, which work to provide students an opportunity to explore various occupations earlier in their educational experience that helps them make informed decisions about their career; and

AR19,2,3 Whereas, Wisconsin understands that fostering a strong link between employers, schools, and technical colleges is necessary to ensuring our workforce is ready for tomorrow's challenges; now, therefore, be it

AR19,2,8 Resolved by the assembly, That the Wisconsin Assembly recognizes the month of February 2020 as Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin to promote the services and benefits offered by career and technical education programs throughout the state and encourage everyone to become familiar with these services.

AR19,2,9 (End)