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Resolution designating the week of August 30, 2010 as Workforce Development Week in Lake County.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the personal prosperity of Lake County citizens and the economic security of our state and 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 Lake County 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 Lake County Workforce Development Department and One-Stop Centers must be able to offer more programs and services to a wider customer base; and
WHEREAS, Lake County must continue to recognize the value of local decision making, which is key to the success of the future workforce; and
WHEREAS, local workforce investment boards, including the Lake County Workforce Investment Board, are comprised of a majority of business leaders who have worked effectively in partnership with chief elected officials, and should continue to be the cornerstone of the local 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 recognize the importance of the local workforce development system and do hereby designate the week of August 30, 2010, as "Workforce Development Week" in Lake County to showcase the local workforce development system.
DATED, IN WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, this 10th day of August, A.D. 2010.