HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-20-2008-3cORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 20, 2008
Action Agenda
Item No.
SUBJECT: Workforce Development Professionals Month Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Social Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proclamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharron Hinton, 245-2840
PURPOSE: To proclaim the month of May as Workforce Development Professionals Month.
BACKGROUND: The State of North Carolina, the North Carolina.Employment and Training
Association, and the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals have
designated the month of May 2008 as Workforce Development Professionals Month. This
recognition is to honor all the individuals in the various Workforce Development organizations
and partnerships for their efforts and commitment towards enhancing the economy.
In Orange County, the Skills Development/Joblink Center is hosting a luncheon on May 20,
2008 to thank partner agencies and local businesses. The agency partners include:
• Durham Technical Community College
• Employment Security Commission
• Educational Opportunity Center
• Good Work
• UNC Horizons Program
• JOCCA
• NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Orange County Disability Awareness Council
• Orange County Literacy Council
• Orange County Department of Social Services
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation
and authorize the Chair to sign.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD of COMMISSIONERS
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the economic development of every region in North Carolina and the
ability of our businesses and industries to compete in the global economy is more than
ever before dependent on the availability and quality of a skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, the complexity and fast-paced change in our economy and labor markets
puts new demands on individuals and employers at all levels; and
WHEREAS, job seekers need the assistance of knowledgeable and dedicated
professionals to facilitate the process by which our workforce identifies, prepares for,
obtains and maintains employment and self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, employers depend on similar levels of professional services to help them
recruit and retain a competitive workforce and to continually upgrade the skill sets of
their incumbent employees;
NOW, THEREFORE we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join with the
State of North Carolina, the North Carolina Employment and Training Association, and
the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals in designating the
month of May as Workforce Development Professionals Month to honor those
individuals in all the Workforce Development organizations and partnerships who play
such a vital role in our economy.
This; the 20th day of May 2008.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners