HR 97 — A Resolution recognizing the week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Career and Technology Week" and recognizing May 7, 2025, as "National Skilled Trades Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   827

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 97
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY RUSNOCK, REICHARD, McNEILL, HILL-EVANS, VENKAT,
        GIRAL, KHAN, FREEMAN, SCHLOSSBERG, CERRATO, DONAHUE, SANCHEZ,
        MALAGARI, COOPER AND PUGH, MARCH 3, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, MARCH 3, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Career and
 2      Technology Week" and recognizing May 7, 2025, as "National
 3      Skilled Trades Day" in Pennsylvania.
 4      WHEREAS, Career and technical education provides students
 5   with academic knowledge, technical skills and hands-on training
 6   in a wide range of fields, including health care, information
 7   technology, manufacturing, construction and public services,
 8   preparing them for both college and career pathways; and
 9      WHEREAS, Skilled trades and technical fields play a critical
10   role in driving economic growth, meeting workforce demands and
11   improving the quality of life for communities across
12   Pennsylvania; and
13      WHEREAS, There are more than 80 career and technical
14   education centers across Pennsylvania that offer approved
15   programs to thousands of students, providing those students with
16   the necessary skills and training to succeed in high-demand
17   occupations; and
18      WHEREAS, Pennsylvania, like much of the nation, is
 1   experiencing a shortage of skilled workers in essential
 2   industries, including manufacturing, construction, health care,
 3   information technology and transportation, making investment in
 4   career and technical education programs critical to sustaining
 5   and growing this Commonwealth's economy; and
 6      WHEREAS, "National Skilled Trades Day" is observed annually
 7   on the first Wednesday in May to honor the contributions of
 8   skilled trades professionals and to raise awareness about the
 9   value of skilled trades careers; and
10      WHEREAS, Aligning "Career and Technology Week" with "National
11   Skilled Trades Day" creates a unified Statewide celebration of
12   career and technical education, highlighting the contributions
13   of educators, students and professionals who advance technical
14   and skilled trades fields; and
15      WHEREAS, Recognizing the importance of career and technical
16   education and skilled trades at a Statewide level encourages
17   students to explore diverse pathways, bridges the gap between
18   education and industry and provides valuable opportunities for
19   personal and professional growth; therefore be it
20      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
21   week of May 4 through 10, 2025, as "Career and Technology Week"
22   and recognize May 7, 2025, as "National Skilled Trades Day" in
23   Pennsylvania; and be it further
24      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
25   vital contributions of career and technical education and
26   skilled trades professionals to Pennsylvania's economy and
27   workforce.




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