November would be recognized as National Career Development Month under a bipartisan resolution sponsored on Nov. 15 by U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA).
“National Career Development Month raises awareness of future career opportunities and development programs for all individuals,” said Rep. Thompson, who sponsored House Resolution (H.Res.) 873 with lead original cosponsor U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). The lawmakers are co-chairs of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus.
If enacted, H.Res. 873 would resolve that the U.S. House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of National Career Development Month and affirms that career professionals are a valuable resource for the nation’s workforce, according to the text.
Additionally, under H.Res. 873, the House would recognize that career development activities increase competencies needed for success in a global economy and urge workers and job-seekers to utilize the services of career professionals, the text says, and would encourage career professionals, students, educators, parents, employers, and the current workforce to celebrate and promote career development.
“Career counselors and other career development professionals play an essential role in connecting students and job-seekers with good jobs that will lead to economic security,” said Rep. Bonamici. “I’m pleased to lead this resolution recognizing the importance of career professionals and career development activities with my CTE Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Thompson.”
The National Career Development Association, ACTE, and Advance CTE support the resolution, which has been referred for consideration to the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee.
“A highly skilled workforce is a business’ number one asset and provides a competitive edge,” Rep. Thompson said. “This month, I encourage individuals of all ages to take advantage of career development and put themselves in the driver’s seat of their futures.”