FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21st, 2023
McGuire Introduces Resolution to make the fourth Wednesday in April “Career and Technical Education Letter of Intent Signing Day”.
RICHMOND, VA – Delegate John McGuire has introduced HB 475, which designates the fourth Wednesday in April as “Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day”.
“It’s important that students are provided every opportunity to succeed, as they leave our school system into higher education, the military, or entering their career. These students are future leaders in their communities, and our job is to help them transition from school to the workplace. “CTE Day”, in partnership with local businesses, gives them an excellent opportunity to learn about the options they have.” - Delegate John McGuire, Candidate for Virginia Senate District 10
“The Letter of Intent Signing Day”celebrates the accomplishments of students in CTE programs, and is a unique way to highlight the “value” CTE education provides. It also highlights the role and value that business partners add. This event has changed the perception of the value of CTE, not only to our students and parents, but the community at large. This event has added excitement and recognition to the students who are a high paying, high skilled workforce.” -Mac Beaton Director of Henrico County CTE
“I am pleased that our delegates have proposed this legislation that supports a state-wide “CTE Signing Day”. This will enhance continuity across the Commonwealth, showcasing young adults and employers who value hiring our talent from all school divisions.” -Bo Bundrick Director of Louisa County CTE
“Goochland County Public Schools is proud to recognize our graduates, who choose to enter the workforce and the military directly after graduation, and begin a successful career, without incurring any college debt. Our business partners enthusiastically embrace our graduates, and they are honored to be an integral component of the student’s new career, by participating in our Signing Day. CTE provides students with the skills that are needed in order to have a successful career, and to be a contributing member of our community.” -Bruce Watson Director of Goochland County CTE
"We have had the pleasure of holding a Signing Day event in Hanover County Public Schools since the Spring of 2019. This event is always a wonderful opportunity to recognize and highlight our students, who are successfully entering careers related to their Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, upon graduation. It also allows us to recognize our many business partners, who are hiring our students and supporting our CTE programs. We are excited to celebrate the wide array of what success looks like for the students in our school division, and this event certainly affords us the opportunity to shine a light on students, who may not have been previously recognized for this path, and celebrate their many accomplishments. "
-Justin Roerink
Principal, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology
Coordinator of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development, Hanover County Public Schools
You can find the legislation online and read the resolution text HERE.
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