Bill Text: MI HR0222 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-2)
Status: (Passed) 2022-02-08 - Adopted [HR0222 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0222-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.222
Reps. Martin, Bezotte, Cavanagh, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Sabo, Sneller, Thanedar and Weiss offered the following resolution:
Whereas, A competitive economy requires workers who are prepared for skilled professions; and
Whereas, Career and technical education (CTE) training matches employability skills with workforce demand and provides relevant academic and technical coursework leading to industry-recognized credentials for secondary, post-secondary, and adult learners; and
Whereas, CTE ensures that competitive and skilled workers are ready, willing, and capable of holding jobs in high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand career fields such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics, nursing, allied health, construction, information technology, energy sustainability, and many other career fields that are vital in keeping Michigan competitive in our global economy; and
Whereas, Investing in CTE training for Michigan schools helps meet the very real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement, and competitiveness; and
Whereas, Providing real-world training to Michigan students during their secondary education gives them experience in multiple career field opportunities; and
Whereas, Over 529,000 Michigan job openings are projected annually through the year 2028, with a current average income of $48,545 per year for skilled trades jobs that do not require a bachelor's degree yet increasingly require some level of postsecondary education; and
Whereas, Over 102,988 Michigan high school students were enrolled in CTE during the 2020-2021 school year. More than 95% of Michigan students who focused their education in CTE go on to participate in postsecondary educational opportunities, seek further advanced career and technical education training, volunteer for military service, or find employment within a year of graduation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month in the state of Michigan. We urge continued awareness of career and technical training for the students of Michigan to ensure the sustainability of Michigan’s workforce for the years to come; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and the State Superintendent.
