By the Governor of the State of Georgia, a proclamation, 2016 October 3

BY THE GOVERN OR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

A PROCLAMATION

EMPLOYEE LEARNING WEEK

WHEREAS:

A capable, educated workforce is essential to Georgia's econo mi. c vit ality, driving growth and innovation; and

WHEREAS:

Businesses and organizations that are committed to creating a highly skilled workforce recognize the competitive advantage it gives them, as their knowledgeable and skilled employees provide improved performance and productivity; and

WHEREAS:

Continued employee learning develops individual and organizational knowledge and expertise; and

WHEREAS:

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world's largest association dedicated to the training and development field. The ATD Greater Atlanta Chapter has more than 1,000 member organizations from Savannah to North Georgia; and

WHEREAS:

Employee Learning Week provides an opportunity to recognize the ATD Greater Atlanta Chapter, their members and other organizations that promote workplace learning; now

THEREFORE:

I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim December 5- 9, 2016, as EMPLOYEE LEARNING WEEK in Georgia.

In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 3rd day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen.

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