Backup Documents 02/08/2011 Item # 4C40
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, February 1 - 28, 2011 has been designated Career and Technical Education
Month by the Association for Career and Technical Education, and,
WHEREAS, profound economic and technological changes in our society are rapidly
reflected in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and
additional responsibilities on our educational system; and,
WHEREAS, career and technical education provides Americans with a school -to- careers
connection and is the backbone of a strong, well- educated workforce, which
fosters productivity in business and industry and contributes to America's
leadership in the international marketplace, and,
WHEREAS, career and technical education gives high school students experience in
practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading, writing and
mathematics, thus improving the quality of their education, motivating
potential dropouts and giving all students leadership opportunities in their
fields and in their communities, and,
WHEREAS, career and technical education offers individuals lifelong opportunities to learn
new skills, which provide them with career choices and potential satisfaction,
and,
WHEREAS, the ever - increasing cooperative efforts of career and technical educators,
business and industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our local economy
and that of the entire nation by preparing graduates for career fields
forecast to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that February 1 through Z8, 2011, be designated as
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of February, 2011.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN