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90_SJ0034
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1 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, America's economy and workforce system are in
3 the midst of change; business is demanding more skilled
4 employees while cutting its labor force; and
5 WHEREAS, There is a great need for advanced training for
6 America's workforce in order to meet the requirements of job
7 opportunities; and
8 WHEREAS, The nation's workforce development system must
9 reach out to those who have been downsized, people leaving
10 welfare, students, and those looking for their very first
11 job, offering educational and vocational training to those in
12 need; therefore, be it
13 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
14 OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
15 CONCURRING HEREIN, that we urge Congress to ensure that the
16 core principles outlined below are implemented in any
17 restructuring of workforce programs, whether through
18 legislation or regulatory and administrative modifications;
19 and be it further
20 RESOLVED, That we build on the successful employment and
21 training partnership model we have developed between local
22 businesses, public and private sector educational
23 institutions, labor organizations, and community-based
24 agencies; and be it further
25 RESOLVED, That America's workforce development system
26 must continue to recognize the value of local decision
27 making; responsibility must remain vested in local entities,
28 under the leadership of chief local elected officials, for
29 overall direction and operation of their programs; and be it
30 further
31 RESOLVED, That the system should offer comprehensive
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1 services, universal access, and life-long learning
2 possibilities for both employers and individuals; localities
3 must have the flexibility and freedom from mandates to
4 integrate programs and tailor services to meet their needs;
5 and be it further
6 RESOLVED, That the public/private partnership concept
7 that has worked so effectively under the guidance of chief
8 local elected officials should continue as the cornerstone of
9 the workforce preparation system; the emphasis of the
10 workforce development needs of the private sector and its
11 full participation in every aspect of the system will help
12 private sector employers meet the challenge of creating job
13 opportunities for every American; and be it further
14 RESOLVED, That needs based funding should be maintained
15 in allocating federal and State financial resources to
16 localities for workforce development, taking into account the
17 unemployed, underemployed, dislocated workers, and at-risk
18 youth; and be it further
19 RESOLVED, That we feel that the restructuring of the
20 workforce system will enable the success of the goals of the
21 recent welfare reform legislation; and be it further
22 RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
23 delivered to Governor Jim Edgar, to the President pro tempore
24 and Minority Leader of the United States Senate, to the
25 Speaker and Minority Leader of the United States House of
26 Representatives, and to each member of the Illinois
27 congressional delegation.