President Announces Plans to Roll Out Fundamental Rethinking of Job Training

Proposes First Steps to Helping Americans Respond to One-Year Skill Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, President Obama addressed the nation stating: “Now is the time to put a new foundation for growth in place – to rebuild our economy, retrain our workforce, and re-equip the American people. And now is the time to change unemployment from a period of 'wait and see' to a chance for our workers to train and to seek the next opportunity – so when that new and better day does come around, our people, our industry, and our entire country are ready to make the most of it.” Watch or read the President’s full remarks online. Read More...