The Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education will pilot the program this year with a focus on the German, Swiss, and Austrian markets, energizing existing cooperation with those countries on expanding apprenticeships. retains its place among the most productive and innovative economies in the world.” “Leveraging our partnerships through SelectTalentUSA helps foreign investors establish and expand access to a skilled and diverse workforce and underscores our commitment to ensuring the U.S. “Improving equitable access to good jobs helps to build an economy that works for everyone,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “SelectTalentUSA is an opportunity to showcase the outstanding and diverse talent that we have in this country, demonstrate our commitment to preparing the next generation of students to drive innovation in the workforce, and drive home why companies around the world should consider investing in America a smart investment.” “Promoting student achievement and equipping students with the skills they need to be globally competitive is a core objective of our Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative,” said Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “By connecting foreign multinationals to federal and local partnerships that train American workers, SelectTalentUSA will help encourage investment in America, create good-paying jobs, and get workers the skills they need to compete and thrive.” “Ensuring we have a well-trained workforce is critical to spurring more foreign direct investment in the United States,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. The initiative also responds to the challenges that foreign investors face as they enter the United States, by providing information and connections on how to access and leverage the diverse American workforce. Encouraging these kinds of investments is an essential part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to create an equitable economy for workers and families and revitalize communities that have been overlooked or left behind. SelectTalentUSA supports the Departments’ efforts to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) that creates good-paying jobs in America. The new partnership seeks to help foreign investors build local and state partnerships, adapt their traditional talent-development approaches to the United States, and harness America’s unique comparative advantage-its diverse and skilled workforce. Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced the launch of SelectTalentUSA, a joint initiative to help build a pipeline of skilled workers to meet the growing workforce needs of foreign multinationals as they establish new – or expand existing – operations in the United States. Joint initiative strengthens federal technical assistance to foreign multinationals starting or expanding U.S.
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