HR0152 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Career and technical education is a valuable learning opportunity offered in most high schools, area career and technical centers, community and technical colleges, and other post-secondary institutions throughout the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Career and technical education strives to develop confident and creative builders of their own future by preparing students to select viable career paths and obtain the training and skills essential for continuing education and a successful future; and

WHEREAS, Career and technical education provides students with leadership opportunities in various fields and allows them to experience real-world practical and technical application of reading, writing, and mathematical skills; and

WHEREAS, Career and technical education provides students with work-based learning experiences and soft-skills training; and

WHEREAS, During the month of February, we encourage both youth and adults in the State of Illinois to learn more about career and technical education in order to recognize the significance to ensure Illinois students are well prepared for secondary education and a career; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate February of 2015 as Career and Technical Education Month in the State of Illinois.