HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-17-020 - 11/06/2017 - NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEKNOV 13-19R-17-020
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF APPRENTICESHIPS
TO OUR COMMUNITY AND DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 13-19, 2017 AS
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY
WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week is an annual National Celebration that offers leaders in
business, labor, education, and other critical partners a chance to express their support for
apprenticeships and gives apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs,
facilities and apprentices in their community; and
WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to recognize the positive impact
apprenticeships have on youth, adults, businesses, and the economy as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Weekly events highlight the benefits of apprenticeships in preparing a highly -skilled
workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries; and
WHEREAS, Apprenticeships are a strong career pathway that provide employees the opportunity to
earn a salary while learning the skills necessary to succeed in high -demand careers; and
WHEREAS, Apprenticeships result in obtainment of an industry -recognized credential and embody
the highest competency standards, instructional rigor, and quality training of all career based
programs of study; and
WHEREAS, The City of McHenry is committed to supporting employers in developing
apprenticeships to cultivate a highly skilled workforce that supports our state and local economy and
helps businesses thrive through numerous plans to enable companies to expand or relocate to the City
of McHenry but also to remain within the City of McHenry; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of National Apprenticeship Week is to feature numerous opportunities City
of McHenry and other McHenry County companies offer and to inform employers, parents and
students about the pathways that could benefit them as they decide on future careers and to find and
sustain enough skilled people to fill positions throughout the City of McHenry and McHenry County;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MCHENRY
RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF APPRENTICESHIPS TO OUR COMMUNITY
AND DESIGNATES NOVEMBER 13-19, 2017 AS NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY.
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of November 2017.
Voting Aye: Condon, Santi, Devine, Mihevc, Curry, Schaefer, Glab
Voting Nay: None
Abstaining: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
a or Waynj S. Jett
ATTEST:
Ci Jerk Lynzi Nevitt