Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Drives Apprenticeship Expansion and Workforce Development

# The Secretary of Labor Podcast: Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Updates & Workforce Development Initiatives **Episode Description:** Join Marc on The Secretary of Labor podcast as we explore the latest developments in the labor world under Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's leadership. In this episode, we cover Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's historic visit to Union Pacific's Big Boy locomotive 4014 celebration in Roseville, California, and dive into major Department of Labor announcements. Discover how the DOL is investing **$85 million in apprenticeship expansion grants** across all 50 states and territories—part of a strategic push to reach one million active apprentices nationwide. Learn about **$76 million in funding** dedicated to employment readiness for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, and explore the new **TechAccess AI-Ready America initiative**, a collaboration between the Labor Department and National Science Foundation to advance AI workforce development. We also discuss current economic trends, including March's **3.3% inflation rate**—the highest since May 2024—and what it means for American workers and businesses. **Topics Covered:** - Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's Union Pacific visit - Registered apprenticeship expansion funding - Workforce development grants - AI skills training initiatives - Latest inflation data and economic updates **Perfect for:** HR professionals, workforce development advocates, policy followers, and anyone interested in labor market trends and government workforce initiatives. *A Quiet Please production. For more information, visit quietplease.ai*