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HR 161

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 6 co-sponsors

Declares September 2025 as Michigan Workforce Development Month to celebrate and promote education, training, apprenticeships, and public-private partnerships shaping jobs.

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Bill Summary · HR 161

Summary — HR 161 (Michigan): "Workforce Development Month" (September 2025)

Status: Adopted
Introduced: January 3, 2025
Classification: House resolution (non‑binding)
Adopted by House: September 3, 2025
Primary sponsor / authors: Rep. Nancy DeBoer (introduced); offered by Reps. DeBoer, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss (and cosponsors listed in the enrolled copy)

Purpose / Intent

HR 161 is a ceremonial House resolution that proclaims September 2025 as “Workforce Development Month” in the state of Michigan. The resolution recognizes and celebrates the role of education, training, apprenticeships, career‑readiness programs, and public‑private partnerships in preparing Michigan residents for in‑demand, quality jobs and strengthening the state economy.

Key findings and language in the resolution

  • Asserts that a skilled workforce is critical to Michigan’s competitiveness in a technology‑driven global economy.
  • Highlights sectors such as manufacturing, mobility, information technology, construction, and advanced agriculture as reliant on workforce development.
  • Notes Michigan’s ranking (8th nationally) for its skilled trades workforce, quantified as “nearly 255,000” workers.
  • Cites Grand Rapids Community College as an example of a regional talent engine, serving over 12,000 students in the 2023–2024 academic year and offering a range of job‑training programs.
  • Emphasizes workforce development’s role in upward mobility, financial independence, closing the talent gap, and strengthening communities.

What the resolution does (and does not do)

  • Declares September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Michigan and recognizes individuals, institutions, and partnerships working on workforce initiatives.
  • Does not create law, authorize spending, or change programmatic or regulatory authority — it is symbolic and non‑binding.
  • Encourages public awareness and celebration of workforce development activities across the state.

Who is affected / likely audience

  • Educational institutions (secondary CTE programs, community colleges), apprenticeship programs, employers, workforce training providers, workers and jobseekers, and community organizations involved in talent pipeline development.
  • Serves mainly as formal recognition to promote awareness and coordination rather than imposing obligations.

Procedural notes / related items

  • Referred to relevant House calendars; rules were suspended for adoption.
  • Listed companion or related measures in the record: HCR 166 (companion).
  • Because this is a resolution, the practical effect is promotional and declaratory rather than regulatory.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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