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Special recognition honoring September 2026 as Workforce Development Month.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Workforce Development Month was created in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) to raise awareness about the importance of workforce development to a growing national economy; and
WHEREAS, the complexity and rapid pace of change in our economy and labor markets place new demands on individuals and employers at all levels to continually evolve; and
WHEREAS, employers depend on professional employment services to help them recruit and retain a competitive workforce, continually develop the skills of their employees, and respond to changing workforce needs; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Workforce Development is recognized as a high-performing and innovative leader within Lake County, the region, and the state by implementing change and driving results through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, while partnering with government agencies, businesses, training and education providers, and communities to develop comprehensive workforce solutions; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Workforce Development has been instrumental in creating a system that successfully delivers programs and services that expand access to career pathways and quality jobs for underserved individuals, while providing industries and small businesses with access to talent, employee retraining, and forward-looking workforce strategies that help keep Lake County competitive in a rapidly changing economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOGNIZED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that September 2026 is Workforce Development Month in Lake County; and
BE IT FURTHER RECOGNIZED, that the County Board is committed to supporting Workforce Development in expanding access to economic opportunities, strengthening the growth of Lake County, and honoring the vital role of workforce development organizations in supporting our economy and improving lives.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on September 8, 2026.