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 Edu-
cation 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 con-
tribute 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, dis-
positions, 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 opportuni-
ties are essential to prepare all students for the chal-
lenges 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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the vital role of educators, schools, 
and beyond school learning initiatives in promoting 
21st-century learning, including preparing students 
for success after graduation; 
(2) supports the designation of ‘‘Skills for 
Today Week’’; 
(3) recognizes the importance of 21st-century 
learning and equipping learners with the commu-
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nication, collaboration, critical thinking, and cre-
ativity skills they need for success after graduation; 
and 
(4) supports and encourages schools, States, 
community organizations, businesses, and other 
leaders to work collaboratively to ensure all students 
graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to 
succeed. 
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