HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-14 Proclamation - National Apprenticeship Week
WHEREAS, 2022 marks the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act; and
WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week is celebrating its 8th anniversary of raising
awareness of the vital role Registered Apprenticeships provide in creating opportunities by
allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a pathway to good, quality jobs
and well-paying careers in the City of Tukwila and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Registered Apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop and train their
future workforce while offering career seekers affordable paths to secure high-paying jobs,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes the role of Registered Apprenticeship in expanding
opportunities in our workforce that are inclusive of individuals who have been historically
underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality, thus
providing a path for all qualified individuals, including women, youth, people of color, rural
communities, justice-involved individuals and individuals with disabilities, to become
apprentices and contribute to America’s industries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes that Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and
industry-driven training model, can train our workforce and build a pipeline into good, quality
jobs in order to address our nation’s pressing workforce challenges such as rebuilding our
country’s infrastructure, addressing critical supply chain and advanced manufacturing and
aerospace demands, supporting a clean energy workforce, modernizing our cybersecurity
response, and responding to care economy issues.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim
November 14, 2022, through November 20, 2022, as:
National Apprenticeship Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community residents to join me in recognizing this
special observance.
Presented this 14th day of November, 2022.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington PROCLAMATION