119-hres401

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 401 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 401

 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 May 8, 2025

 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Stevens, Mrs. McBath, 
 and Ms. Bonamici) submitted the following resolution; which was 
 referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

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 RESOLUTION

 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA.

Whereas May 8, 2025, marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of SkillsUSA, 
 the Nation's largest workforce development organization for students, 
 dedicated to preparing America's skilled workforce;
Whereas, since its inception on May 8, 1965, SkillsUSA has remained committed to 
 empowering students through career and technical education

    (CTE) , 
 forging strong partnerships among education, government, business, and 
 industry to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in high-
 skill and in-demand careers;
Whereas career and technical education bridges the gap between classroom 
 learning and workplace needs, serving as the backbone of a well-trained 
 and educated workforce that strengthens business and industry, drives 
 innovation, and sustains national and global economic leadership;
Whereas SkillsUSA's Framework, focusing on personal skills, workplace skills, 
 and technical skills grounded in rigorous academics, ensures that 
 students develop the competencies needed to excel as leaders in their 
 careers, schools, and communities;
Whereas, through career and technical education, students gain real-world 
 experience that leads to further educational opportunities, 
 apprenticeships, and meaningful employment in sectors of the American 
 economy critical to the Nation's future;
Whereas the collaborative partnerships between career and technical educators, 
 business leaders, and industry partners fuel economic development by 
 equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to be 
 successful in careers poised for substantial growth in the years ahead;
Whereas SkillsUSA serves more than 440,000 students annually across middle 
 schools, high schools, and college and postsecondary institutions, 
 preparing them to become high-performing, skilled professionals who will 
 lead America's workforce in shaping the industries of today and 
 tomorrow;
Whereas, as the Nation's largest workforce development organization for 
 students, SkillsUSA continues to lead the charge in closing the Nation's 
 skills gap, ensuring career readiness, and strengthening America's 
 talent pipeline; and
Whereas SkillsUSA's ``Drive to 65'' strategic plan is charting a bold course for 
 the future, expanding access, advancing workforce development 
 initiatives, and reinforcing the organization's commitment to preparing 
 students for the evolving demands of the workforce: Now, therefore, be 
 it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the recognition of the 60th anniversary of the 
 founding of SkillsUSA;

    (2) encourages students, parents, families, educators, 
 school-based professionals, employers, and other critical 
 stakeholders to recognize and support the mission of SkillsUSA 
 in empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-
 ready leaders, and responsible community members; and

    (3) recognizes the critical role SkillsUSA has in 
 strengthening access to and opportunities within career and 
 technical education that develop America's future workforce.
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