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"Career Technical Education Month"
February 2018
WHEREAS, the month of February has been designated Career Technical Education Month by
the Association of Career and Technical Education; and
WHEREAS, profound economic and technological changes in our society are rapidly reflected
in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and additional responsibilities on our
educational system; and
WHEREAS, career and technical education opportunities at North Orange County Regional
Occupational Program provide the citizens of Seal Beach with a school -to -careers connection
and is the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce, which fosters productivity in business
and industry and contributes to our City's leadership in the marketplace; and
WHEREAS, North Orange County Regional Occupational Program's career and technical
education gives high school students in our city experience in practical, meaningful applications
of basic skills such as reading, writing and mathematics, thus improving the quality of their
education and giving all students leadership opportunities in their fields and in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, career and technical education offers individuals lifelong opportunities to learn new
skills, which provide them with career choices and potential satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, the ever-increasing cooperative efforts of career and technical educators with
business and industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our city's economy and that of the
entire nation by preparing graduated of career fields forecast to experience the largest and
fastest growth in the decade;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Varipapa, the Mayor of the City of Seal Beach do hereby proclaim
February, 2018, as
Career and Technical Education Month
In the City of Seal Beach, and urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits
offered by North Orange County Regional Occupational Program and other career and technical
education programs in our city and surrounding communities, and to support and participate in
these programs to enhance their individual work skills and productivity.
Dated this 26th day of February, 2018.
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Mike Varipapa, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: Ellery A. Deaton
City Council Members:
Thomas Moore
Schelly Sustarsic
Sandra Massa-Lavitt