02/08/22: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki .
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Almost two months ago, the Biden-Harris administration launched a Trucking Action Plan to strengthen America’s workforce.
A key element of this plan is encouraging the trucking industry to recruit and retain well-trained drivers by creating a safe, welcoming, and stable career path with good-paying jobs and family-sustaining wages.
We can think of few Americans better prepared to take on this challenge than our nation’s veterans, since many have military trucking experience, are familiar with safety culture, and have maintenance skills.
On Friday, the administration met with veteran service organizations representing nearly 4 million veterans to discuss ways that we and the industry could attract, train, place, and retain veterans in trucking jobs.
And today, we’re pleased to announce the Departments of Labor, Transportation, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and the Small Business Administration will be raising awareness about 16 different federal programs that can — that can connect transitioning military personnel and veterans to rewarding careers in the trucking industry. A highlight of these efforts is the Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship Program.
So, we see this as a win-win-win — getting more veterans to work, addressing the shortages in the trucking industry.
I also wanted to note that, as you’ve heard the President talk about a fair amount, he’s committed to using every tool at his disposal to bring down prices. And you’re going to hear him talk and the administration talk a lot about this as the — as the week proceeds.
That’s why we’re working to ease supply chain bottlenecks and give consumers more choices. That’s why we continue to push for legislation like Build Back Better and a competitiveness bill that will make our economy stronger, lower the costs of essentials, bring more manufacturing to the United States, and strengthen our supply chains.
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