H. C. R. 19--"Requesting the commitment of the 71st Legislature to the 'Investing In People' project."
Whereas, The future of West Virginia in a global economy and the development of an educated and skilled workforce is an essential component of a comprehensive economic development strategy; and
Whereas, The National Conference of State Legislatures and the Jobs for the Future received funds from the DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund and are soliciting "Investing in People" proposals from state legislatures to formulate, refine and implement integrated systems for workforce preparedness and economic development; and
Whereas, Only five states will be selected on a competitive basis to participate in a comprehensive effort to develop a world-class workforce; and
Whereas, Governor Gaston Caperton is the leading Governor in the National Governors' Association Work Group for a Competitive Workforce; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the 71st Legislature will support the "Investing in People" project if West Virginia is selected to participate in the program; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the 71st Legislature endorses the creation of a workforce development "Investing in People" team to address the workforce and economic development challenges facing the state; and be it
Further Resolved, That an "Investing in People" team beappointed by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President to include two members of each house, plus the Speaker of the House and the Senate President, and that the appointed team will work with the Executive Branch to implement the team's recommendations.