Culmination of Talent Pipeline Challenge brings together hundreds of partners to train Americans for good jobs building a better America. Today, President Biden will recognize the commitments made by more than 350 organizations in 50 states and territories as part of the Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge. The Challenge, launched by the Biden-Harris Administration in June,…
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FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Public and Private Sector Commitments to Advancing Digital Inclusion in Africa
In March and April 2023, Vice President Harris embarked on a historic trip to Africa, with a focus on investing in African innovation. In addition to her bilateral meetings in Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia, the Vice President met with young artists, tech entrepreneurs, students, women business leaders, and farmers, in an effort to highlight and…
Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Historic Progress on Environmental Justice in Report Submitted to Congress
Report Includes Formal Responses to Recommendations from First-Ever White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, Details Actions Taken Across Federal Government to Implement Recommendations Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a report submitted to Congress, outlining the historic steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to implement recommendations from the first-ever White House…
A New Tool to Help Plan for and Protect Against Floods
By Crystal Bergemann, Senior Director for Resilience, Council on Environmental Quality & Kris Ludwig, Assistant Director for Resilience Science & Technology, Office of Science & Technology Policy Flooding is the most common and costly natural hazard in the United States. This spring season alone, approximately 122 million people are projected to be at risk for…
A New Tool to Help Plan for and Protect Against Floods
By Kris Ludwig, Assistant Director for Resilience Science & Technology, Office of Science & Technology Policy, and Crystal Bergemann, Senior Director for Resilience, Council on Environmental Quality Flooding is the most common and costly natural hazard in the United States. This spring season alone, approximately 122 million people are projected to be at risk for…
The American Rescue Plan (ARP): Top Highlights from 3 Years of Recovery
The American Rescue Plan has led to a historic recovery across the country, with 15 million jobs created and the longest streak of sub-4% unemployment in more than 50 years. It’s led to a recovery where more Americans are working than ever before and more Americans are taking the act of faith of starting a…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Workforce Hub in Columbus, Ohio and Announces New Commitments to Help More Workers Access Good Jobs
Intel and Columbus State Community College to launch new certificate program for semiconductor technician roles Today, First Lady Jill Biden will join leaders in Columbus, Ohio as the city holds a kickoff for its Workforce Hub and announces plans to ensure students and workers have access to good-paying jobs created by President Biden’s Investing in…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Brings High-Speed, Affordable Internet to Tribal Communities
Department of Commerce announces $146 million in awards through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, with another $1 billion in funding now available In the 21st century, access to affordable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury: American families need high-quality internet to do their jobs, participate in school, access health care, and stay connected. But…
Dollars Delivering Results: Biden-Harris Administration Publishes Proposed Updates to the Uniform Grants Guidance to Improve Impact of Federal Grants and Other Financial Assistance
Federal grants and other financial assistance provide funds for research that develops critical medicine; community-based organizations that provide home and community-based services, child care, food, and resources to our vulnerable neighbors; bridges that connect us physically; and broadband that connects us virtually. In a typical year, Federal grants can make up a third of state…
Remarks by Vice President HarrisDuring Tribal Nations Summit
South Court Auditorium (November 16, 2021) 4:49 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you, Chairman Kenneth Kahn. It’s so good to see you, and thank you for your words and for your wisdom and your ongoing leadership. And thank you to everyone who has attended this important summit. I look forward…
