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This resolution declares February 2025 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Michigan, highlighting the critical importance of vocational training and skills development for the state's workforce. The resolution emphasizes that CTE provides students with practical academic and technical training that leads to industry-recognized credentials, preparing workers for high-wage, high-skill careers in fields like science, technology, engineering, mathematics, nursing, construction, and information technology. It notes that over 529,000 Michigan job openings are projected through 2028, with skilled trades jobs offering a median wage of nearly $59,000 annually, and points out that during the 2023-2024 school year, over 112,000 high school students were enrolled in CTE programs. Moreover, more than 95% of Michigan students who focus on CTE go on to pursue postsecondary education, advanced training, military service, or find employment within a year of graduation. The resolution urges continued awareness of career and technical training to ensure the sustainability of Michigan's workforce and calls for transmitting copies of the resolution to the Governor and State Superintendent.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0020