Biden-Harris Admin Commits to Fair Workforce Development in Manufacturing

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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new commitments to workforce development through the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint initiative. Over 160 organizations have pledged to aid Americans in training for advanced manufacturing jobs and careers, and over 4,700 apprentices have been hired in advanced manufacturing occupations since the initiative kicked off. The Administration is also investing more than $50 million to grow and diversify America’s advanced manufacturing workforce.

Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint: New Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitments

The Biden-Harris Administration is making new commitments to enhance workforce development from the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint. The initiative aims to establish a diverse, skilled workforce for the advanced manufacturing sector, including union jobs, most of which do not necessitate a four-year college degree. This initiative is in response to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which is stimulating a strong demand for skilled advanced manufacturing workers.

Neera Tanden, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, is going to emphasize the new commitments, which engage more than 160 organizations such as community colleges, employers, unions, and local governments. These entities are undertaking specific measures to aid Americans in acquiring advanced manufacturing jobs and careers.

Recent Accomplishments of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint

• Over 160 organizations have pledged new commitments to workforce development in advanced manufacturing.
• Over 4,700 new apprentices have been hired in advanced manufacturing occupations.
• New investments have been announced — more than $50 million in January alone — to grow and diversify America’s advanced manufacturing workforce.
• The AFL-CIO Working for America Institute will lead development of a universal pathway curriculum for advanced manufacturing careers.

The administration invites organizations to join the Sprint by submitting a commitment.

Expanded High-Quality Pathways into Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Careers

The administration is highlighting numerous actions by Sprint participants and agencies to expand pathways into advanced manufacturing jobs and careers. These include the Department of Labor’s announcement of hiring more than 4,700 apprentices and the creation of over 150 new programs and occupations. Also, a range of employers and non-profit initiatives to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs and community college actions to increase high-quality programming and partnerships.

Commitments Complement New and Ongoing Federal Investments

These commitments complement new and ongoing federal investments to expand and diversify the advanced manufacturing workforce. These include the Department of Labor’s $65 million award to develop, scale, and diversify Registered Apprenticeship programs, the National Science Foundation’s $28 million Future Manufacturing competition, and the Department of Energy’s announcement of its intent to invest up to $24 million in high-quality training.

The Advanced Manufacturing Sprint of the Biden-Harris Administration is a continuation of the administration’s previous workforce sprints, which have driven commitments to equitable workforce development and job quality improvement to address critical needs. The Sprint also supports the goals of the plan to expand education and training opportunities in biotechnology and biomanufacturing released in July.

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