East Room, The White House 10:31 A.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you. Please be seated. Thank you. Well, hello, everyone. And welcome to the White House. And I know that many of you have traveled to be a part of this moment and have taken time away from family and other necessary work. So, we’re grateful to…
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A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2023
I have always believed that the middle class built America and unions built the middle class, and Registered Apprenticeship programs across our country have produced some of the best-trained workers in the world. During National Apprenticeship Week, we recommit to supporting Registered Apprenticeship programs, which offer America’s workers direct pathways to good-paying jobs…
FACT SHEET: Deepening the United States-ASEAN People-to-People Relationship: Investing in education, cultural exchange, and the next generation of leaders
The strength of U.S.-ASEAN relations is anchored in the friendship shared by our combined one billion people. Each year the United States provides more than $70 million to support educational and cultural exchanges with the people of Southeast Asia, which foster greater understanding, enhance cooperation, and create lifelong friendships that increase the long-term strength and…
FACT SHEET: To Launch Investing in America Tour, the Biden-Harris Administration Kicks off Sprint to Catalyze Workforce Development Efforts for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Careers
Today, to launch the third Investing in America tour, the Biden-Harris Administration is hosting a White House convening to officially kick off its Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint—an intensive drive to build a diverse, skilled pipeline of workers for good jobs, including union jobs, in advanced manufacturing. The President’s historic Investing in America agenda—including the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
Background Press Call on the National Security Memorandum on Critical
Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Thank you. And thank you, everyone, for joining today’s call this afternoon to preview the upcoming National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure. On today’s call, we have Caitlin Durkovich, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Homeland Security Advisor for Resilience and Response and Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
Quad Joint Statement on Cooperation to Promote Responsible Cyber Habits
We the Quad partners of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are launching a public campaign to improve cyber security across our nations: the Quad Cyber Challenge. We are inviting Internet-users across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to join the Challenge and pledge to practice safe and responsible cyber habits. The Challenge reflects our continuing…
FACT SHEET: Republic of Korea State Visit to the United States
President Biden of the United States welcomed President Yoon of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on April 26, 2023, for a State Visit to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. The two presidents reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to what has become a global alliance focused on deepening defense and security ties, expanding economic,…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan of Singapore at the White House on June 20, 2023. They reflected on the enduring strength of the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership and reviewed opportunities to deepen cooperation, including through the U.S.-Singapore Climate Partnership. They discussed establishing a bilateral dialogue regarding critical and emerging technologies,…
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Releases Updated Critical and Emerging Technologies List
Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is releasing an updated list of critical and emerging technologies (CETs) that are potentially significant to U.S. national security. This 2024 update outlines technologies that could chart new pathways in American innovation and strengthen the nation’s security. “This list supports our ongoing efforts to…
FACT SHEET: National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit
On July 19, 2022, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis hosted the National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit at the White House. The event focused on building our Nation’s cyber workforce, improving skills-based pathways to cyber jobs, educating Americans so that they have the skills they need to thrive in our increasingly digital society, and improving…