A bipartisan resolution sponsored by U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) would designate November as National Career Development Month in an effort to encourage students and workers across America to explore future career opportunities.
“This month, I encourage employers, students, and workers of all ages to take advantage of career development, putting them in the driver’s seat of their future,” Rep. Thompson said last week in a statement.
The congressman on Nov. 10 introduced House Resolution (H.Res.) 1462 with six original cosponsors, including lead cosponsor U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), who co-chairs the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus with Rep. Thompson.
“National Career Development Month raises awareness of future career opportunities and development programs for all individuals,” said Rep. Thompson. “A highly skilled workforce is a business’ number one asset and provides a competitive edge.”
If enacted, H.Res. 1462 would resolve that the U.S. House of Representatives expresses support for designating National Career Development Month, and would recognize that career development activities increase competencies needed for success in a global economy, according to the text of the resolution.
Additionally, the proposed resolution would state that the House urges workers and jobseekers to utilize the services of career professionals, and encourages career professionals, students, educators, parents, employers, and the current workforce to celebrate and promote career development, among other items.
“Investments in career development are critical to maintaining our competitive advantage in the global economy,” Rep. Langevin said. “This National Career Development Month, I want to recognize all of the career development professionals who are committed to empowering the next generation of American leaders.”
The National Career Development Association, Advance CTE, the National Association of Workforce Boards, Jobs For Our Future, ACTE, and the National FFA endorsed the resolution.