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Resolution proclaiming the week of August 31, 2009 as “Workforce Development Week” in Lake County.
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WHEREAS, the personal prosperity of Illinois citizens and the economic security of our nation will require uniting our workforce development, education, and economic development strategies in a common effort to provide our citizens with higher skills and supply our businesses with qualified workers; and
WHEREAS, the economic security of Illinois citizens will enhance the quality and productivity of people and businesses and provide effective economic development strategies for the workforce needs of the future; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Local Workforce System and One-Stop Centers, including the Job Center of Lake County, must be able to offer more programs and services to a wider customer base; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Workforce Development System must continue to recognize the value of local decision making, which is key to the success of the future workforce; and
WHEREAS, the local workforce investment boards, including the Lake County Workforce Investment Board, which is comprised of a majority of business leaders and who have worked effectively in partnership with chief elected officials, should continue to be the cornerstone of the Workforce Development System; and
WHEREAS, The One-Stop System must have sufficient resources to offer comprehensive services, universal access, and lifelong learning options for both business and individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THIS COUNTY BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS that we do hereby recognize the importance of workforce development and designate the week of August 31, 2009, as "Workforce Development Week" in Lake County to showcase the County’s workforce system; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we do hereby commend the staff of the Lake County Workforce Development Department and the members and staff of the Lake County Workforce Investment Board for their efforts in helping to ensure that the workforce is prepared to meet the needs of business today and in the future.
DATED, in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, this 11th day of August, A.D., 2009.