IV 

115TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 841 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 23, 2018, through 

April 27, 2018, as ‘‘Skills for Today Week’’ to honor educators and 

organizations, including beyond school programs, working to equip all 

learners with the knowledge and skills required for workforce, college, 

and life success. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

APRIL 24, 2018 

Mr. LOEBSACK (for himself and Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania) submitted 

the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 

23, 2018, through April 27, 2018, as ‘‘Skills for Today 

Week’’ to honor educators and organizations, including 

beyond school programs, working to equip all learners 

with the knowledge and skills required for workforce, 

college, and life success. 

Whereas students need skills that reflect today’s workforce 

demands so that they can earn a living wage and contribute to maintaining United States competitiveness; 

Whereas employers need a highly skilled workforce to keep up 

with the fast pace of change in business today; 


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Whereas United States executives say they need a workforce 

equipped with skills beyond the traditional ‘‘three Rs’’ of 

reading, writing, and arithmetic if they are to grow their 

businesses and organizations in the 21st century; 

Whereas learning takes place throughout life in many places 

and spaces; 

Whereas from birth through their careers, learners need a 

broad range of experiences that develop their skills, dispositions, and abilities to succeed; 

Whereas a strong foundation for success is rooted in learning 

that happens in and out of school; 

Whereas 21st-century learning environments and opportunities are essential to prepare all students for the challenges of workforce, college, and life success in the 21st 

century and beyond, as well as ensure ongoing innovation 

in our economy and the health of our democracy; and 

Whereas all learners need and deserve 21st-century learning 

opportunities to thrive as tomorrow’s leaders, workers, 

and citizens: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) honors the vital role of educators, schools, 

3 and beyond school learning initiatives in promoting 

4 21st-century learning, including preparing students 

5 for success after graduation; 

6 (2) supports the designation of ‘‘Skills for 

7 Today Week’’; 

8 (3) recognizes the importance of 21st-century 

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1 nication, collaboration, critical thinking, and cre2 ativity skills they need for success after graduation; 

3 and 

4 (4) supports and encourages schools, States, 

5 community organizations, businesses, and other 

6 leaders to work collaboratively to ensure all students 

7 graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to 

8 succeed. 

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