Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month Proclamation 2023

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               PPRROOCCLLAAMMAT
                              ATIIOONN
                       Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month
Whereas, the Association for Career and Technical Education has designated February 1-28, 2023, as Career and
Technical Education Month (i.e. Georgia’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education); and
Whereas, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education increases graduation rates and improves academic performance
through meaningful experiences, thus improving the quality of their education, engaging students, preparing them
for careers and post-secondary education, and giving all students leadership opportunities in their fields and in their
communities; 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, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs in the DeKalb County School District have become a
rigorous, progressive, and vital part of the total education system, which is committed to providing students with rewarding
opportunities to learn valuable career and life skills; and
Whereas, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs in the DeKalb County School District are successfully
partnering with business and industry to ensure students are equipped with the advanced communication, time
management, and leadership skills required for lifelong career success; and
Whereas, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs in the DeKalb County School District are continually
providing students with opportunities to gain invaluable work-based learning experiences through
apprenticeships, internships, and cooperative education programs; and
Whereas, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs in the DeKalb County School District have shown a
genuine commitment to preparing students for their “lives after high school” by providing them opportunities to earn
career-ready diploma seals, explore their individual career options, gain industry-recognized credentials, and receive
college credit; and
Whereas, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs in the DeKalb County School District provide equity
and access for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds and academic ability levels preparing them for high-skills,
high-wage, and in-demand careers; and
Whereas, the ever-increasing cooperative efforts of Career, Technical, and Agricultural educators with business and
industry stimulate growth and vitality of our local economy and that of the entire nation by preparing graduates for career
fields forecasted to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade.
Therefore, be it resolved that the DeKalb County School District do hereby proclaim February 1-28, 2023, as Career,
Technical, and Agricultural Education Month in February 2023 and urge all citizens to become familiar with the services
and benefits offered by the career, technical, and agricultural education programs in this community and to support and
participate in these programs to enhance their individual skills and productivity.




                                          Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Chair                  Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Vice Chair
                                        Mr. Diijon DaCosta Sr., Board Chair            Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Vice Chair



                                                            Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, Superintendent
                                                           Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent