City of Mattoon Proclamation

Aug 25, 2026

This document is a proclamation from the City of Mattoon, Illinois, declaring November 15, 2021, through November 21, 2021, as National Apprenticeship Week. The proclamation highlights the significance of Registered Apprenticeships in fostering workforce development, creating pathways to well-paying careers, and ensuring inclusivity for historically underserved communities. It emphasizes that these programs provide employers with a vital talent pipeline to address national challenges such as climate change, cybersecurity, public health, and infrastructure modernization. Mayor Rick Hall officially declared this week to recognize the crucial role of apprenticeships in building a stronger future for Mattoon and the nation.

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THE CITY OF MATTOONNAW PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week is celebrating its 7th anniversary of raising awareness of the vital role Registered Apprenticeships provide in creating opportunities by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a pathway to well-paying careers in Mattoon and across the nation; and

WHEREAS, Registered Apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop and train their future workforce while offering career seekers affordable paths to secure high-paying jobs, and

WHEREAS, Mattoon, recognizes the role of Registered Apprenticeship in expanding opportunities in our workforce that are inclusive of individuals who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality, thus providing a path for all qualified individuals, including women, youth, people of color, rural communities, justice-involved individuals and individuals with disabilities, to become apprentices and contribute to America's industries; and

WHEREAS, Mattoon recognizes that Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and industry-driven training model, provides a critical talent pipeline that can train and build up our workforce to address our nation's pressing issues such as responding to climate change, modernizing our cybersecurity response, addressing public health issues, and rebuilding our country's infrastructure.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Hall, Mayor of Mattoon, do hereby declare November 15, 2021, through November 21, 2021, as National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Mattoon.

FAQs

What is the purpose of National Apprenticeship Week?

National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the vital role Registered Apprenticeships play in creating opportunities, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn, and preparing them for well-paying careers.

How do Registered Apprenticeship programs benefit employers?

Registered Apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop and train their future workforce, ensuring a critical talent pipeline to address national issues.

Which groups are specifically mentioned as beneficiaries of apprenticeship opportunities?

The proclamation notes that apprenticeship opportunities are inclusive of individuals historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by poverty and inequality, including women, youth, people of color, rural communities, justice-involved individuals, and individuals with disabilities.

Aug 25, 2026

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