WHEREAS, Career Development Coordinators in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in North Carolina’s public schools are committed to helping students explore their potential in personal social development, education achievement and lifelong learning, and career management within the National Career Development Guidelines Framework; and
WHEREAS, Career Development Coordinators provide the supporting materials to ensure our schools meet the national standards and competencies established by the National Career Development Association; and
WHEREAS, Career Development Coordinators support the mission of North Carolina’s CTE programs by providing community resources and services that help students succeed in life, college and/or careers, citizen readiness, and as productive members of society; and
WHEREAS, Career Development Coordinators empower students to make informed decisions regarding their post-high school plans, which may include immediate employment in a civilian or military occupation, or further education at a vocational program, community college or university; and
WHEREAS, Career Development Coordinators support the work of Career and Technical Education Organizations, extending student learning based on instructional competencies; career development education can contribute to increased attendance, raise achievement, and improve graduation rates; and
WHEREAS, Career Development Coordinators assists students in understanding the 16 Career Clusters in the National Career Clusters Framework, representing 79 Career Pathways to success in college, career, and citizen readiness; through career development education, CTE students gain the critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, leadership, and essential employability skills necessary to thrive in the modern business world and contribute to the vitality of our state and nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim November, 2021, as “NORTH CAROLINA CAREER DEVELOPMENT MONTH” and November 17, 2021, as “NORTH CAROLINA CAREER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR DAY” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.