HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-2023 Proclamation - National Apprenticeship WeekProclamation
WHEREAS, 2023 marks the 86- Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act; and
WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week is celebrating its 9th anniversary of raising
awareness of the vital role Registered Apprenticeships provide in creating
opportunities by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a
pathway to good, quality jobs and well -paying careers in the City of Ocoee and
across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Registered Apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop and train their
future workforce while offering career seekers affordable paths to secure high -
paying jobs, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee recognizes the role of Registered Apprenticeship in expanding
opportunities in our workforce that are inclusive of individuals who have been
historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent
poverty and inequality, thus providing a path for all qualified individuals, including
women, youth, people of color, rural communities, justice -involved individuals
and individuals with disabilities, to become apprentices and contribute to
America's industries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee recognizes that Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and
industry -driven training model, can train our workforce and build a pipeline into
good, quality jobs in order to address our nation's pressing workforce challenges
such as rebuilding our country's infrastructure, addressing critical supply chain
demands, supporting a clean energy workforce, modernizing our cybersecurity
response, and responding to care economy issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Rusty Johnson, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby declare November
13-29, 2023, as
National Apprenticeship Week
In the City of Ocoee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the Seal of the City of Ocoee, Florida, this 7t" day
of November, 2023.
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