AR26,,112023 ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 26 February 12, 2024 - Introduced by Representative Petryk. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AR26,,22Relating to: designating the month of February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin. AR26,,33Whereas, those looking for a career need to have access to the skills and training that they need to continue their careers in Wisconsin; and AR26,,44Whereas, Career and Technical Education Month educates students about open options as well as allows them to engage with career exploration tools to develop career skills, interests, and talents in order to prepare them prior to graduation, not after; and AR26,,55Whereas, technical college education provides industry-recognized credentials as well as wages within the related field; and AR26,,66Whereas, 93 percent of technical college graduates are employed within six months of graduation, and 9 in 10 of these graduates continue to live and work in the state; and AR26,,77Whereas, the median salary for all degrees six months after graduation is over $53,431; and AR26,,88Whereas, career and technical education is essential in helping those looking for a career to not only explore a career, but also gain the skills and training that they need to procure and preserve their career in Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it AR26,,99Resolved by the assembly, That the Wisconsin Assembly recognizes the month of February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin to advocate for the advantages of career and technical education programs throughout the state and to encourage everyone to become acquainted with these advantages.
