H.Res. 896 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating November 2025 as "National Career Development Month" to highlight the importance of career counseling and professional guidance in helping Americans make informed job choices. The resolution, sponsored by Representatives Thompson of Pennsylvania and Bonamici, recognizes that career development services help reduce unemployment, prepare workers for a competitive global economy, and support both students entering the workforce and adults changing careers throughout their lives. The measure notes that while only 13 percent of adults have worked with a career specialist, 85 percent find such professional assistance valuable, and 58 percent of Americans regret not having used career services earlier. The resolution calls on workers, employers, educators, and career professionals to celebrate the designation and promote awareness of career development resources. There is no federal funding or enforcement mechanism associated with this resolution—it is a statement of congressional support intended to raise awareness of career development's value to the nation's economy and workforce.
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