PRINTER'S NO. 1985
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
375
Session of
2022
INTRODUCED BY MARTIN, LANGERHOLC, MENSCH, BARTOLOTTA, HUGHES,
PHILLIPS-HILL, VOGEL, STEFANO, COSTA, BREWSTER, SCHWANK,
HAYWOOD, COMITTA, TARTAGLIONE, KANE, COLLETT AND CAPPELLETTI,
OCTOBER 21, 2022
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, OCTOBER 21, 2022
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of November 14 through 20, 2022, as
"National Apprenticeship Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The year 2022 marks the 85th anniversary of the
National Apprenticeship Act; and
WHEREAS, The year 2022 marks the 61st anniversary of the
Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Act; and
WHEREAS, The advancement and well-being of Pennsylvania
depends upon its ability to expand opportunities in its
workforce; and
WHEREAS, Apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop
and train the future workforce while offering career seekers
affordable paths to secure high-paying jobs; and
WHEREAS, Apprenticeship programs are available in many
fields, including manufacturing, education, construction, health
care, oil and gas extraction, finance and hospitality; and
WHEREAS, Apprenticeships continue to serve a vital role in
the occupational development of Pennsylvanians every year; and
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WHEREAS, In 2022, 16,576 registered apprentices practiced
their trade in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania had 1,596 active apprenticeship
programs in 2022; and
WHEREAS, According to the Department of Labor and Industry,
94% of apprentices who complete their apprenticeship retain
employment with an average annual salary of $70,000; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth recognizes that apprenticeship, a
proven training model, can develop our workforce and build a
path into good, quality jobs in order to address our State's and
nation's pressing workforce challenges; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of November 14
through 20, 2022, as "National Apprenticeship Week" in
Pennsylvania.
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