EO 14278
Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future
EducationEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order directs federal agencies to review and streamline workforce development programs to better align with skilled trade job demands and reindustrialization needs. It establishes timelines for developing strategies to expand Registered Apprenticeships to reach 1 million new participants and improve transparency in measuring workforce program outcomes.
Key Points
- 1Directs Secretary of Labor, Commerce, and Education to review all federal workforce development programs within 90 days and identify ineffective programs, consolidation opportunities, and reforms
- 2Establishes goal to expand Registered Apprenticeships to reach 1 million new active apprentices within 120 days of planning
- 3Calls for developing alternative credentials and assessments beyond 4-year college degrees that match employer skill needs
- 4Requires improved transparency on program outcomes including earnings and employment data across all federally-funded workforce development initiatives
- 5Focuses on upskilling incumbent workers and connecting education systems with apprenticeship opportunities
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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