,,iii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #fij ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #ad1 #bjbj,mrs4 ,feinstein 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,enzi1 ,ms4 ,baldwin1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,ms4 ,cortez ,masto1 ,mr4 ,carper1 ,mr4 ,braun1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,ms4 ,hassan1 ,mr4 ,van ,hollen1 ,mr4 ,durbin1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 ,ms4 ,rosen1 ,mr4 ,barrasso1 ,ms4 ,cantwell1 ,ms4 ,stabenow1 ,mr4 ,manchin1 ,mr4 ,kaine1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 ,ms4 ,smith1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,mrs4 ,hyde-,smith1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,south ,carolina1 ,mr4 ,roberts1 ,mr4 ,cramer1 and ,mr4 ,daines7 submitted the following resolution2 which was considered and agreed to ,,resolution ,designating ,september #bjbj as ,national ,workforce ,development ,month4 ,whereas investment in the education1 training1 and career advancement of the workforce in the ,united ,states1 known as workforce development1 is crucial to the ability of the ,united ,states to compete in the global economy2 ,whereas collaboration among ,governors1 local governments1 ,state and local education1 workforce1 and human services agencies1 community colleges1 local businesses1 employment service providers1 community-based organizations1 and workforce development boards provides for long-term1 sustainable1 and successful workforce development across traditional sectors and emerging industries2 ,whereas middle-skill jobs1 which require more than a high school diploma but not a #d-year degree1 comprise #eb percent of the labor market1 but only #db percent of workers in the ,united ,states have been able to access training at that level1 creating a discrepancy that may limit growth in changing industries such as health care1 manufacturing1 and information technology2 ,whereas #gf percent of business leaders say greater investment in skills training would help their businesses2 ,whereas1 during the first #f months of #bjbj in the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 tens of millions of individuals filed for unemployment benefits2 7#b7 more than #ej percent of job losses were concentrated among workers earning less than #dj1jjj per year2 and 7#c7 workers with a high school diploma or a lower level of educational attainment were displaced from jobs at nearly #c times the rate of workers with a bachelor's degree2 ,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-- 7#a7 individuals who are low-income2 7#b7 individuals who are out of work1 including the long-term unemployed2 7#c7 individuals displaced by outsourcing2 7#d7 individuals living in rural areas or areas with persistently high unemployment2 7#e7 individuals looking to learn new skills2 and 7#f7 individuals 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 workers in the ,united ,states 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 #bjah1 programs authorized under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47-- 7#a7 served nearly #f1jjj1jjj young people and adults2 7#b7 exceeded employment targets across all programs2 and 7#c7 helped more than #a1ejj1jjj individuals1 including ,english language learners1 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 ensured that more than #e1djj1jjj unemployed workers1 including more than #ejj1jjj veterans1 had access to career services through ,american ,job ,centers in #bjah2 and 7#b7 are a foundational part of the workforce development system2 ,whereas workforce development programs will play a critical role in addressing the expected #b1djj1jjj 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 workers in the ,united ,states2 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 ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act 7,public ,law #aae-bbd2 #acb ,stat4 #aefc7 supports the development and implementation of high-quality ,,cte programs that-- 7#a7 combine rigorous academic content with occupational skills2 and 7#b7 served approximately #ab1ejj1jjj high school and college students between #bjah and #bjai2 ,whereas there are more than #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 the federally supported workforce system and partner programs-- 7#a7 have helped rebuild the economy of the ,united ,states and provide increased economic opportunities2 and 7#b7 provide a pathway into #bast century jobs that support families while ensuring that businesses in the ,united ,states find the skilled workforce needed to compete in the global economy2 and ,whereas workforce development is crucial to sustaining economic security for workers in the ,united ,states3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 designates ,september #bjbj 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