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A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE USE OF APPRENTICESHIPS TO PROMOTE JOB TRAINING FOR ORLAND PARK RESIDENTS, IMPROVE WORKFORCE SKILLS, AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN ORLAND PARK.
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WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park recognizes that a well-trained, highly skilled workforce is critical to the economic future of the Village of Orland Park and is necessary to support growth and innovation in industries such as construction, manufacturing, health care, telecommunications, biotechnology, information technology, energy, and transportation and logistics; and
WHEREAS, the nation’s industries face challenges to attract new and more diverse talent
pools, replace a long serving and experienced workforce, and close gaps in workers’ skills and credentials; and
WHEREAS, apprenticeship training programs are particularly effective in providing training and experience to individuals seeking to enter or advance in the workforce; and
WHEREAS, by advocating for increased apprenticeship utilization, the Village of Orland Park can support training and experience of Orland Park residents that will help assure that a skilled workforce will be available in sufficient numbers to undertake projects in the future; and
WHEREAS, skills, pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship programs provide significant
benefits for both businesses and employees; and
WHEREAS apprenticeship programs correlate to lower turnover costs, improved employee retention rates, and increased productivity; and
WHEREAS, the average return on investment for an apprenticeship program is $1.47 for every dollar spent; and
WHEREAS, skills, pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship programs, starting in high school are vital to improving post-high school opportunities for students and out-of-school youth; and
WHEREAS, apprenticeship programs provide enrollees on-the-job training, occupation focused education, and access to nationally recognized industry credentials; and
WHEREAS, on average apprentices earn $50,000...
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