,,iii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #hfc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #ag1 #bjbf,mr4 ,reed 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,collins1 ,mr4 ,king1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 and ,mr4 ,durbin7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,,resolution ,expressing support for designation of the week of ,september #ac through #ai1 #bjbf1 as ,national ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,week4 ,whereas recent data from the ,program for the ,international ,assessment of ,adult ,competencies indicate that #bh percent of adults in the ,united ,states performed at ,level #a or below in literacy and #cd percent of adults in the ,united ,states performed at ,level #a or below in numeracy2 ,whereas data from the #bjbc ,american ,community ,survey indicate that nearly #ba1jjj1jjj adults in the ,united ,states lack a high school credential and more than #bj1jjj1jjj adults have limited ,english proficiency2 ,whereas the literacy1 numeracy1 ,english-language1 digital1 and workforce skills of the people of the ,united ,states are essential to the economic strength1 competitiveness1 and national security of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas a skilled and adaptable workforce is critical to meeting the evolving needs of employers1 strengthening local and regional economies1 and maintaining the competitive position of the ,united ,states in the global economy2 ,whereas adult education and literacy programs provide individuals with the foundational skills necessary to access employment1 career advancement1 postsecondary education and training1 career technical education1 and apprenticeship opportunities2 ,whereas adult education plays an essential role in a skills-based economy by helping individuals develop1 demonstrate1 and communicate the skills needed to succeed in education1 the workforce1 and their communities2 ,whereas literacy1 numeracy1 digital literacy1 and the ability to effectively use artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are increasingly important for individuals to navigate a rapidly changing economy1 access education and training1 and participate fully in the workplace and society2 ,whereas ,english-language acquisition programs help individuals strengthen their ,english proficiency1 prepare for and advance in employment1 pursue education and training1 and contribute their skills and talents to the economy and communities of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas adult education serves as a critical on-ramp to the workforce development system1 career and technical education1 integrated education and training1 pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs1 and postsecondary education2 ,whereas employers across the ,united ,states need access to a skilled and adaptable workforce1 and adult education programs help expand the talent pool of the ,united ,states by equipping adults with the foundational1 workforce1 and durable skills necessary to meet evolving workforce needs2 ,whereas adult education and literacy programs support economic mobility by helping individuals strengthen their skills1 earn secondary and industry-recognized credentials1 transition to postsecondary education and training1 enter employment1 and advance along career pathways2 ,whereas the educational skills of parents and caregivers have a significant impact on the educational success and well-being of children2 ,whereas family literacy programs strengthen the skills of parents and caregivers1 increase engagement in the education of their children1 and support educational and economic opportunity across generations2 ,whereas strong literacy1 numeracy1 digital1 and ,english-language skills help individuals access and understand health information1 financial services1 public resources1 and other information necessary to make informed decisions for themselves and their families2 ,whereas adult education provides individuals of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to build skills throughout their lives and adapt to changing workplace1 technological1 and economic demands2 ,whereas partnerships among adult education providers1 workforce development systems1 employers1 career and technical education programs1 postsecondary education institutions1 community-based organizations1 and other public and private partners strengthen pathways to economic opportunity and help address local1 regional1 and national workforce needs2 ,whereas investments in adult education and family literacy strengthen individuals1 families1 employers1 communities1 and the economy of the ,united ,states2 and ,whereas ,national ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,week highlights the essential role of adult education and literacy in ensuring that individuals across the ,united ,states have the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed at home1 at work1 and in their communities3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 supports the designation of the week of ,september #ac through #ai1 #bjbf1 as ,national ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,week to raise public awareness of the essential role of adult education and family literacy in strengthening workforce skills1 economic mobility1 families1 communities1 and the economy of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 recognizes adult education and family literacy as essential components of the education1 workforce development1 and economic opportunity infrastructure of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 recognizes the importance of expanding access to high-quality adult education1 literacy1 numeracy1 ,english-language acquisition1 digital literacy1 workforce preparation1 and family literacy services2 7#d7 encourages stronger partnerships among adult education providers1 workforce development systems1 employers1 career and technical education programs1 postsecondary institutions1 community-based organizations1 and other public and private partners to create effective pathways to education1 training1 employment1 career advancement1 and economic mobility2 and 7#e7 calls on public1 private1 and nonprofit entities to support and expand access to adult education and family literacy programs so that individuals across the ,united ,states can develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing economy and contribute to strong families1 communities1 and the ,united ,states4