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Headed to Texas today to discuss
#apprenticeship
expansion,
#PledgetoAmericasWorkers
, and the
#USMCA
. Texas has added ⬆620,900 jobs since January 2017 and set a new record low unemployment rate last month.
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The crimes committed by Epstein are horrific, and I am pleased that NY prosecutors are moving forward with a case based on new evidence.
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Unemployment at 16 yr low, & more Americans are going back to work.
@USDOL
working so all Americans who want a
#job
, have a job.
#JobsReport
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Two new records for the
@POTUS
economy: All-time high 7.3 million job openings, and 10 straight months with more job openings than job seekers.
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During my visit to the 787 Dreamliner production line in South Carolina,
@Boeing
signed
@POTUS
’s Pledge to America’s Workers – an initiative designed by
@IvankaTrump
– committing to provide workforce education opportunities to 100,000 U.S. workers.
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Today, during
@POTUS
@IvankaTrump
announcement, companies, trade associations, and labor pledged to provide opportunities for education and training to nearly 4 million American workers – and this number will surely grow.
This afternoon, President Trump signed an executive order to establish the National Council for the American Worker.
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With the economy adding 211,000 jobs in April, the "Healthcare" & "Mining" segments saw significant increases. Check it out!
#JobsReport
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Passage of tax reform is welcome news for American workers, job seekers, and job creators. Tax reform that makes America more competitive will bolster continued job creation and will help increase wages for American workers.
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Seeing
#Harvey
's damage up close w/
@VP
@SecElaineChao
@SecretaryPerry
@SecShulkin
shows bravery of 1st responders & volunteers. Thank you.
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Powerful evidence that
@POTUS
commitment to rural America is already paying off: 54K mining and logging jobs created in 2017, industries that lost jobs in 2016.
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4.1% GDP growth in the second quarter.
@POTUS
has America’s economy firing on all cylinders.
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Last month, the American economy added 228,000 jobs. Since January, the economy has added 1.7 million jobs.
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The unemployment rate for workers with less than a high school diploma was the lowest ever in July. The economy is working for all Americans under
@POTUS
’s leadership.
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Great news! The economy added 211,000 American jobs in April, & the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, it's lowest point in a decade.
#Jobs
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.
@POTUS
’s Administration is working to ensure Americans have the skills to succeed and the opportunities to secure family-sustaining jobs. Today’s launch of offers the first step in better online resources for apprenticeships across all industries.
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Now that new evidence and additional testimony is available, the NY prosecution offers an important opportunity to more fully bring him to justice.
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With the evidence available more than a decade ago, federal prosecutors insisted that Epstein go to jail, register as a sex offender and put the world on notice that he was a sexual predator.
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Productive discussion about how to support job creation with
@POTUS
,
@IvankaTrump
,
@SecretaryRoss
, and
@SBALinda
at today’s meeting of the President’s National Council for the American Worker at the
@WhiteHouse
.
Today, President
@realDonaldTrump
delivered remarks at the first meeting of the National Council for the American Worker. Since its creation in July, more than 4.2 MILLION opportunities have been pledged to America’s workers.
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With 7.4 million job openings, job openings have exceeded the number of job seekers for 14 straight months.
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.
@EdwardJones
is the latest company to sign
@POTUS
’s
#PledgetoAmericasWorkers
in St. Louis today, committing to provide workforce education opportunities for their workers.
@IvankaTrump
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The
#USMCA
will strengthen U.S. steelmaking and the rules on North American production will lead to even more career opportunities for America’s workers.
@ArcelorMittal
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Job growth is strong under
@POTUS
:
✅ 3.7 million new jobs since November 2016
✅ 601,000 Americans entered the workforce in June
✅ 36,000 new manufacturing jobs in June
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Grateful for the American job creators I met today at the
@POTUS
’s Made in America Product Showcase at the
@WhiteHouse
. These men and women are growing American
#manufacturing
, creating jobs, and fueling our economic growth.
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The Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion submitted its report to
@POTUS
at the
@WhiteHouse
.
@USDOL
and this Administration are committed to bridging the
#skills
gap by creating apprenticeships that reflect the needs of job creators and job seekers.
#MoreApprenticeship
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Heading to Ohio with
@POTUS
today to meet with building trade union members at a training site in Richfield. Looking forward to discuss how investments in
#infrastructure
and workforce education will create family-sustaining jobs and grow the economy.
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Initial jobless claims were the lowest in 48+ years last week.
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Just finished final meeting of the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion with
@BetsyDeVosED
,
@SecretaryRoss
, and
@IvankaTrump
. Grateful for the hard work of the Task Force, which includes business, labor, trade and industry groups, educational institutions, and public officials.
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Discussed how the
#USMCA
will create more career opportunities for America’s workforce with
@huntsvillealcoc
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Touring areas of eastern North Carolina today impacted by Hurricane
#Florence
with
@SecretaryCarson
,
@SenThomTillis
,
@SenatorBurr
,
@RepDavidRouzer
, and local officials.
@POTUS
is committed to helping Americans recover and rebuild their communities.
#NC
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America’s job market is strong. A report this morning from
@USDOL
shows the lowest 4-week average of jobless claims since 1973.
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Arrived in Germany, and learning about their apprenticeship programs. Great example set here of why
#ApprenticeshipWorks
!
#DOLatG20
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During a visit and tour of their integrated steelmaking facility in Burns Harbor, Indiana,
@ArcelorMittal
committed to investing in and providing enhanced career opportunities for 34,000 workers by signing the
#PledgetoAmericasWorkers
.
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During a tour and discussion at heavy-equipment attachments manufacturer
@PaladinBrands
in Dexter, MI, I discussed how the
#USMCA
and deregulation will further help American manufacturing and create new jobs.
#MadeInAmerica
🇺🇸
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Under
@POTUS
, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%. When was the last time it was that low?
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Thank you to all those in Michigan for sharing important information about the workforce and how
#USMCA
will open more career opportunities.
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At the
@WhiteHouse
today,
@POTUS
and
@IvankaTrump
announced that over 6 million American workers will receive workforce education and training as a result of the Pledge to America’s Workers. Investing in American workers will lead to great returns for our nation.
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More good news for American workers in the
@POTUS
economy: Private sector wages and salaries had their strongest year-over-year increase in the 3rd quarter since 2008, rising 3.1% over the past year.
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Great roundtable discussion with the Secretaries’ Innovation Group today on expanding skills-based workforce education programs to help more Americans secure family-sustaining jobs.
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Major announcements on apprenticeship expansion:
✅ Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program NPRM
✅ $183 million awarded to grow apprenticeship
✅ $100 million in new funding for apprenticeship expansion
✅ 526,000 new apprentices since 1/1/2017
#IRAPs
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U.S. withdrawal from
#ParisAccord
is this administration's commitment to supporting job growth & rebuilding
#America
's manufacturing base.
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Wages grew by 3.2% over the last 12 months in the
@POTUS
economy – matching the largest increase since April 2009.
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The unemployment rate for Hispanic-Americans is the lowest ever.
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The unemployment rate for adult women matches the lowest level since 1953.
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ICYMI: These major announcements on apprenticeship expansion mean jobs, more jobs, and even more jobs for America’s workers, especially in IT, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.
#IRAPs
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Jobs, more jobs, and even more jobs have been created since
@POTUS
was elected:
✅ 1 million new jobs – May 2017
✅ 2 million new jobs – November 2017
✅ 3 million new jobs – March 2018
✅ 4.2 million new jobs – September 2018
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Latest
#JobsReport
: Unemployment rate dropped to 4.3%, its lowest rate in 16 years, and the
#American
#economy
added 138,000
#jobs
.
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This month’s report shows continued strong job growth, with 213,000 jobs added in June, significant gains in manufacturing, and upward revisions of 37,000 jobs in April and May.
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With a record 7.3 million job openings, there are 1 million more job openings than job seekers in the
@POTUS
economy.
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With 6.9 million job openings at the end of November, job openings have exceeded job seekers for the 9th straight month under
@POTUS
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#Apprenticeships
, demand-driven education, regulatory relief, and occupational licensing reform can help younger Americans access good, family-sustaining jobs. Great discussion with
@IvankaTrump
today at the
@WhiteHouse
.
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@Nestle
Purina signed the
#PledgetoAmericasWorkers
today in St. Louis, Missouri, committing to invest in the skills development of their workforce.
@IvankaTrump
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@NSCsafety
’s “Prescribed to Death” Opioid Memorial is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of the
#opioids
crisis.
@USDOL
is committed to helping individuals recover from addiction and return to the workforce.
#CrisisNextDoor
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ICYMI: In April 2017, the economy added 211,000 jobs. Check out some of the segments that had the most significant increases.
#JobsReport
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23,000 construction jobs were created in August.
@POTUS
’s pro-growth, pro-jobs policies are growing the economy.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record high – thanks to the strength of the
@POTUS
economy.
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The American workforce showed impressive strength in 2017 with 2.06 million jobs created.
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America’s small businesses are thriving in the
@POTUS
economy, accounting for nearly 50% of net job growth over the past year.
#SmallBusinessSaturday
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October’s outstanding jobs report:
✅ 250,000 new jobs
✅ 3.7% unemployment rate – lowest since 1969
✅ 3.1% wage increase – highest since 2009
✅ 4.5 million new jobs since November 2016
#JobsReport
@POTUS
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.
@POTUS
wants your ideas on expanding apprenticeships. Nominations are open for a new task force, apply by 8/8:
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The June unemployment rate moved up to 4.0%, as 601,000 Americans entered the labor force.
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As part of
@POTUS
’s Pledge to America’s Workers – a national work-based education initiative –
@NECAnet
has pledged to create 60,000 career opportunities for America’s workers.
#NECA18
@IvankaTrump
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Under
@POTUS
, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%. When was the last time it was that low?
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For the first time since 1969, the unemployment was below 4% for seven months in 2018 in the
@POTUS
economy.
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ICYMI: Two new records for the
@POTUS
economy: Highest number of job openings, and most hires in a month.
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Wages grew by 3.2% over the last 12 months in the
@POTUS
economy – the sixth straight month wages grew at or above 3.0%.
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January marks the 11th straight month that the unemployment rate has been at or below 4.0%.
@POTUS
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The U.S. economy has added jobs, more jobs, and even more jobs since
@POTUS
was elected – 4.2 million new jobs.
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With 7.3 million job openings, job openings have exceeded the number of job seekers for 15 straight months according to the latest
@BLS_gov
JOLTS report.
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Since
@POTUS
took office, the U6 (discouraged workers) Unemployment Rate has dropped 1%.
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Every person matters, every job matters. Today we celebrate the American worker. Happy
#LaborDay
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ICYMI: The unemployment rate has remained at or below 4% for 16 months in a row.
#JobsReport
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Wages grew by 3.2% over the last 12 months in the
@POTUS
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