Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

Key Points

• This resolution officially supports naming February as 'Career and Technical Education Month' to highlight programs that teach students specific job skills.
• It recognizes that about 12 million students are currently learning trades and technical skills in high schools and community colleges across the country.
• The goal is to encourage parents and teachers to see these programs as a great way for students to get high-paying jobs without necessarily needing a four-year college degree.
• The resolution points out that by 2031, nearly one-third of all jobs will require some training after high school but not a full bachelor's degree.

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