Whereas, The skills demanded of today’s workforce require a lifelong
learning experience, one that must be nurtured through work-related learning activities
and work-site training; and,
Whereas, The challenges facing our state and nation require coordinated efforts
from business, labor, education and government; and,
Whereas, Cooperative education is a learning approach used by schools and colleges
that helps students gain competitive occupation skills at business and industry
standards by linking occupational instruction with carefully supervised training
and performance on the job; and,
Whereas, Cooperative education benefits everyone by increasing workplace productivity,
promoting student reasoning and teamwork activities, encouraging continuing
education which motivates potential dropouts to stay in school, providing transition
from school to work, and exposing students to career exploration and planning
opportunities; and,
Whereas, The Michigan Council for Cooperative Education encourages schools,
colleges and employers to collaborate and become more involved in expanding
the education environment beyond school by conducting training and planning
seminars and encourages all students to participate in cooperative education
plans while in school; and now therefore be it
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan
do hereby proclaim February 2004, as Cooperative Education Month in Michigan.
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