To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim September 2025 as Workforce Development Month
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution proclaiming September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
Workforce Development Month was created in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). Workforce Development Month raises awareness about the importance of the workforce industry to a growing national economy. Originally celebrated in May, NAWDP moved the designation to September in 2012.
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of recognizing Workforce Development Month. It is a way to elevate vital work that honors the people, programs, and partnerships driving opportunity and economic mobility in Contra Costa County and across the country. It also spotlights the professionals who equip individuals with skills, connect talent to employers, and strengthen our communities.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa County's community outcomes of the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families."
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Proclaiming September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Contra Costa County:
WHEREAS, Workforce Development Month is a nationwide celebration in September to showcase the opportunities that Workforce Devel...
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