The latest Employment Situation report shows that the economic winds remained at our back in February, with the addition of 295,000 new jobs. Here’s what else you should know: We’ve now seen 12 months in a row of at least 200,000 new jobs, the longest such streak in nearly 20 years. For five years now […]
Today, the President is announcing major actions to update the rules in place to protect you and your retirement savings. What exactly is a retirement “conflict of interest” and why should you care? Read on for a quick primer. And if you’re really short on time, just skip to the second big sentence to get […]
My top priority as President is making sure more hardworking Americans have a chance to get ahead. That’s why we have to make sure the United States — and not countries like China — is the one writing this century’s rules for the world’s economy. Trade has an important role to play in supporting good-paying, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Motors announced its support for the U.S. Department of State Veterans Innovation Partnership (VIP), which offers military veterans a one-year paid fellowship in a U.S. Government agency. “We know that transitioning from military to civilian life can seem like a daunting task, and we want to do everything in our power […]
New York, – The 100,000 Jobs Mission announced today that its coalition of private companies has collectively hired more than 217,000 U.S. Military veterans through the end of 2014 and is now committed to hire another 100,000 veterans for a total of 300,000. “Four years ago, servicemembers struggled to find meaningful jobs because many employers […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the January 2015 Employment Situation report released today: “2015 is picking up right where 2014 left off – with strong, steady, sustained job growth that is leading a dynamic recovery. “Employers and workers alike are showing renewed confidence in the economy, […]
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that U.S. exports in 2014 set a record for the fifth consecutive year, reaching $2.35 trillion. International Trade in U.S. Goods and Services data released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that U.S. exports are up more than $760 billion since 2009. “Exports have played […]
Burbank, Calif., –The Walt Disney Company announced that it is accepting applications for its second Disney Accelerator program powered by Techstars. Disney Accelerator will select a class of 10 startup companies for a three-month mentorship and investment program beginning July 6, 2015 and concluding with a Demo Day on October 6, 2015. The program is […]
In his December 2014 address to Federal Senior Executives, President Obama said, “[W]e need the best and brightest of the coming generations to serve. [T]hose of us who believe government can and must be a force for good…we’ve got to work hard to make sure that government works.” Through the Management Agenda’s focus on People […]
Government must be able to keep pace with the innovation and user experiences that the American people and businesses expect. Throughout 2014, the Administration piloted new and innovative approaches to increase the Government’s ability to drive impact for Americans on national priorities, including initiatives that help veterans find employment and help workers invest in safe […]
