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Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling urges businesses to join —new golden age— focused on apprenticeships, deregulation and AI training
Summary
Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling told employers that the Department of Labor is promoting Registered Apprenticeships, cutting bureaucratic red tape and investing in AI training as part of an effort to boost investment and prepare the workforce for future demands.
Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling delivered a short statement from the U.S. Department of Labor promoting the Trump administration's economic agenda, urging private-sector participation in workforce programs and investment. "Under President Trump's leadership, we're building a new golden age of American prosperity," Sonderling said.
Sonderling told companies that "America is open for business" and called the U.S. labor pool "the best workforce in the world." He said the department is focusing on workforce development through "Registered Apprenticeships," reducing regulatory burdens by "slashing bureaucratic red tape," and "investing in cutting-edge AI technology."
The remarks were presented as an announcement of priorities rather than a description of specific new rules, grants or timelines; the statement did not specify funding amounts, implementation dates or regulatory steps. The Department of Labor seal was displayed at the close of the brief address.
The statement did not include questions, debate, or any recorded actions such as votes or formal policy changes. No additional details about next steps or schedules for proposed initiatives were provided.
