US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries

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US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production, and address critical workforce needs across the country, with more than $20 million of the funding supporting the revitalization of the domestic shipbuilding industry, training workers in welding, marine electrical, manufacturing, and other skilled trades.Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, these grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers for providing training in high-demand and emerging industries that align with President Trump’s Executive Order 14278, Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future, and Executive Order 14629, Restoring America’s Mariti...
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ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights President Trump’s successful first 200 days during ‘America at Work’ tour stops in 4 states

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ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights President Trump’s successful first 200 days during ‘America at Work’ tour stops in 4 states
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer last week completed a four-state swing through Idaho, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, as part of her America at Work listening tour where she met directly with manufacturers, miners, construction workers, business leaders, and local officials to discuss the Trump Administration’s efforts to expand workforce training and connect hardworking Americans with good-paying, in-demand jobs. “In just 200 days, President Trump has jumpstarted the American economy and ushered in a new Golden Age of prosperity by putting workers, families, and job creators back at the center of our economic agenda,” said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. “That momentum is clear everywhere I go on my ‘America at Work’ listening tour. From celebrating apprentices in Idaho to meeting with construction workers in Wisconsin, American workers are energized by the President’s pro-worker policies. Through the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, we are equipping them with the tools they need to build a secure future by allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money.”WisconsinIn Waukesha, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visited Husco International, a leading manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic components for automotive equipment. She toured the facility’s advanced engineering lab, live production line, and vehicle bay, and saw firsthand how Husco’s team designs innovative electro-hydraulic and electro-mechanical components that maximize fuel efficiency, driving performance, and vehicle safety. She also met with interns and underscored the department’s commitment to creating pathways for the next generation to secure high-paying jobs.The Secretary also made a stop in Mequon where she visited the construction site of a 24/7 emergency veterinary care center with Associated Builders and Contractors’ member company Keller Inc. She met with workers onsite, where she discussed the need for more skilled tradespeople and highlighted how the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act expands access to Pell Grants, which will provide more support for local on-the-job training programs.IdahoIn Boise, the Secretary toured Micron Technology Inc.’s chip manufacturing facility, where she observed how the company is hiring the skilled workforce needed to achieve American AI dominance. She participated in an apprenticeship graduation ceremony, congratulating five journeymen entering the workforce and welcoming 23 new apprentices into Micron’s program. During the ceremony, she emphasized the importance of Registered Apprenticeships and noted that these proud graduates are helping reach President Trump’s goal of one million new active apprentices.The Secretary then traveled to Cascade, making a stop at Perpetua Resources Corp. and received an update on the company’s Stibnite Gold Project, which will help secure critical mineral supply chains, strengthen national security, and create good-paying jobs. The Secretary reaffirmed the department’s commitment to ensuring employers like Perpetua have the skilled workforce necessary for domestic production. During a roundtable with Perpetua, project partners, and local education leaders, the Secretary learned more about how mining is creating new opportunities for Idahoans.The following day in Wyoming, the Secretary toured a coal mine and met directly with miners to reiterate her commitment to keeping them safe on the job and expanding the hands-on training they need to power local communities.UtahIn Salt Lake City, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer joined Rep. Celeste Maloy for a roundtable with local business leaders focused on strengthening Utah’s workforce.The Secretary concluded her tour at Hexcel Corp., a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced composite materials for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial markets. She toured the company’s research and technology lab and carbon fiber line, which demonstrated how Hexcel’s innovations can help U.S. companies gain a competitive advantage with composite technologies.Throughout her “America at Work” tour, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer underscored how the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is delivering real results for workers, families, and job creators, ensuring America’s workforce remains competitive and resilient for the jobs of the future. Read more about the Secretary’s recent visits to Washington state and South Carolina.

Published at August 11, 2025 at 05:00AM
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