,,iii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #bfg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #be1 #bjag ,mrs4 ,feinstein 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,hatch1 ,ms4 ,baldwin1 ,mr4 ,enzi1 ,mr4 ,barrasso1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,donnelly1 ,mr4 ,durbin1 ,ms4 ,harris1 ,mr4 ,roberts1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 ,mr4 ,franken1 ,ms4 ,hassan1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 and ,mr4 ,kaine7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,,resolution ,designating ,september #bjag as ,national ,workforce ,development ,month4 ,whereas investment in the education and training of the ,united ,states workforce is crucial to the ability of the ,united ,states to compete in the global economy2 ,whereas collaboration among local educational agencies1 community colleges1 ,governors1 local governments1 local businesses1 employment service providers1 and workforce development boards provides for long-term1 sustainable1 and successful workforce development across traditional sectors and emerging industries2 ,whereas1 as of ,september #bjag1 middle-skill jobs1 which require more than a high school diploma but not a #d-year degree1 comprise #ec percent of the labor market1 but only #dc percent of ,united ,states workers are trained at that level1 creating a discrepancy that may limit growth in changing industries such as health care1 manufacturing1 and information technology2 ,whereas1 in #bjad1 ,congress reauthorized the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 with overwhelming bipartisan support in recognition of the need to strengthen the focus of the ,united ,states on the skills necessary to fill jobs in local and regional industries2 ,whereas the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 supports employment1 training1 and support services for individuals with barriers to employment1 including individuals-- 7#a7 who are out of work2 7#b7 displaced by outsourcing2 7#c7 looking to learn new skills2 and 7#d7 with disabilities2 ,whereas the more than #eej workforce development boards and #b1ejj ,american ,job ,centers are a driving force behind growing regional economies by providing training1 resources1 and assistance to workers who aim to compete in the #bast century economy2 ,whereas ongoing ,state and local implementation of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 provides unprecedented opportunities to develop the skills of ,united ,states workers through access to effective workforce education and training1 including the development and delivery of proven strategies such as sector partnerships1 career pathways1 integrated education and training1 work-based learning models1 and paid internships2 ,whereas1 in #bjae1 programs authorized under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47-- 7#a7 served nearly #g1jjj1jjj young people and adults2 7#b7 exceeded employment targets across all programs2 and 7#c7 helped more than #a1ejj1jjj individuals1 including ,english language learners1 take classes to gain skills and credentials to help the individuals succeed in the labor market2 ,whereas ,state programs established under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq47-- 7#a7 served nearly #ad1jjj1jjj unemployed workers through ,american ,job ,centers in #bjae2 and 7#b7 are an integral part of the workforce development system2 ,whereas workforce development programs will play a critical role in addressing the expected #b1jjj1jjj unfilled manufacturing jobs over the next decade2 ,whereas community colleges and other workforce development training providers across the ,united ,states are well-situated-- 7#a7 to train the next generation of ,united ,states workers2 and 7#b7 to address the educational challenges created by emerging industries and technological advancements2 ,whereas participation in a career and technical education 7referred to in this preamble as ,,cte7 program decreases the risk of students dropping out of high school1 and all #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia report higher graduation rates for ,,cte students1 as compared to other students2 ,whereas community and technical colleges operate as open access institutions serving millions of students annually at a comparatively low cost2 ,whereas the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 supports the development and implementation of high-quality ,,cte programs that-- 7#a7 combine rigorous academic content with occupational skills2 and 7#b7 served #aa1ijj1jjj high school and college students from #bjae to #bjaf2 ,whereas there are nearly #ejj1jjj registered apprentices in the ,united ,states1 and there is growing and bipartisan support for expanding earn-and-learn strategies to help current and future workers gain skills and work experience2 ,whereas federally supported workforce system and partner programs-- 7#a7 have helped the ,united ,states rebuild the economy and provide increased economic opportunities2 and 7#b7 provide a pathway into jobs that support families while ensuring that ,united ,states businesses find the skilled workforce needed to compete in the global economy2 and ,whereas workforce development is crucial to sustaining economic security for ,united ,states workers3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 designates ,september #bjag as ,national ,workforce ,development ,month2 7#b7 supports ,federal initiatives to promote workforce development2 and 7#c7 acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy4