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1		HOUSE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3		Representatives wish to recognize National Apprenticeship Week
4		on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; and
5		WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week raises awareness of
6		the vital role Registered Apprenticeship programs play as a
7		proven and industry-driven training model, as a key strategy
8		to improving job quality, and in creating access to
9		well-paying, family-sustaining careers for all, starting with
10		youth and young adults; and
11		WHEREAS, In the United States, there is an urgent need to
12		prepare and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and highly skilled
13		workforce to address some of our nation's pressing workforce
14		challenges, such as rebuilding our country's infrastructure,
15		addressing critical supply chain demands, supporting a clean
16		energy workforce, modernizing our cybersecurity response, and
17		responding to care economy issues; and
18		WHEREAS, Registered Apprenticeship programs enable
19		employers to develop and train their future workforce while
20		offering career seekers affordable pathways to good, quality
21		jobs and high-paying careers; and

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1		WHEREAS, Registered Apprenticeship programs expand
2		opportunities in our workforce that are inclusive of
3		individuals who have been historically underserved,
4		marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and
5		inequality, thus providing a path for all qualified
6		individuals, including women, youth, people of color, rural
7		and tribal communities, justice-involved individuals, and
8		individuals with disabilities, to become apprentices and
9		contributors to America's industries; and
10		WHEREAS, Educators, school counselors, and educational
11		institutions play a pivotal role in not only bringing
12		awareness of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities to
13		students and parents but also in serving as training
14		providers, sponsors, and intermediaries; therefore, be it
15		RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
16		HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
17		we recognize National Apprenticeship Week, held from November
18		17 to November 23, 2024, as it celebrates its 10th
19		anniversary; and be it further