HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-06 Workforce Development MonthProclaiming September 2022 as Workforce Development Month
in Englewood, Colorado
Whereas , we at th e City of Eng lewood r ecogni ze that a sk illed , well-trained labor force is v ital
to th e continued growth and prosperity of Eng lewood bu s in ess:s;
Whereas , Engl ewood's Strateg ic Plan and economic development initiatives strive to support th e
growth and retention of primary emp lo yers in the community by cultivating the development of a
talented , available, and an inclusionary workf~_rce that s uppo1t s these employers;
\Vhereas, the City of Englewood has invested in programs to improv e and increa se workforce
deve lopm ent and trainin g programs in the city , such as inv estments in the Bridge House -Ready
to Work program and in CrossPurpose;
Whereas , Englewood has forged stro ng and productive partnerships to support this endeavor,
including with Arapahoe/ Douglas Works!, which hosts a variety of special events designed to
h elp local businesses and workers succeed,
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Othonie l Sie1n, Mayor of Englewood , Co lorado do hereby proclaim:
September, 2022
Workforce Development Month
In Englewood, Colorado
AND , to celebrate th e competitiveness and prosperity of the Englewoo d business community and
the public-private partnerships that build and s ustain training opportunities for workers to acquire
ski ll s needed for the twenty-first century.
GIVEN under my hand this 6th day of September, 2022 .
Othoniel Siena, Mayor, C ity of E ngl ewood