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President Joe Biden has announced the creation of new workforce hubs in Michigan, New York, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, joining the five previously established hubs. These hubs aim to train and connect workers to new employment opportunities created by legislation Biden has signed into law, including the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. The White House reports that over $1.2 trillion in private investments in clean energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure have been announced since Biden took office.
President Biden Announces New Workforce Hubs in Multiple States
President Joe Biden declared on April 25th that Michigan will host a workforce hub to connect workers with employment opportunities from recent legislation.
New hubs for New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania will join five existing hubs in the U.S. These hubs are part of Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which includes the American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Since Biden’s presidency, over $1.2 trillion in private investments in clean energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure have been announced.
President Biden addressed these workforce hubs at a science and technology museum in Syracuse, New York. His visit coincided with an announcement from Micron, a chip manufacturer planning to build facilities in New York and Idaho, funded by the CHIPS and Science Act.
“It’s about investing in the American people,” stated Biden. “We’re creating workforce hubs where people can learn the skills hands-on.”
The administration plans to partner with Michigan to create an Electric Vehicle Workforce Hub. Biden aims to encourage auto companies transitioning to cleaner energy sources to use existing workers and facilities.
During his speech, Biden highlighted an upcoming ‘infrastructure decade,’ contrasting it with his predecessor’s failed ‘Infrastructure Week.’
Legislative Opposition and Infrastructure Investment
The Washington Post reported in 2020 that federal investment in water infrastructure fell to a 30-year low under Trump, with road and bridge spending remaining stagnant despite campaign promises. Conversely, the Biden administration’s economic agenda, including key legislations like the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act, were passed with Democratic votes and a crucial Senate tie-breaker by Vice President Kamala Harris, despite Republican opposition.
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