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The Trump administration’s newly released “America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age” represents what’s next in federal workforce development policy, which may affect how HR leaders in the private sector approach talent.
Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling wrote in a LinkedIn post that the U.S. Department of Labor has released a report that “outlines how America will build the skilled workforce to drive a new era of economic prosperity.” The report was issued jointly with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Education.
The report outlines five strategic pillars, which are summarized for HR leaders here:
Pillar I: Talent strategy
This section aims to expand apprenticeships, build talent pipelines and align education with workforce needs. According to the report, federal programs will now prioritize “industry-driven strategies” where businesses directly shape training curricula, validate skills requirements and co-design apprenticeship programs.
The administration says it is targeting “critical” sectors including manufacturing, semiconductors, aerospace, shipbuilding, biopharmaceuticals and AI development. Companies in these industries may expect priority access to federal workforce development resources and streamlined pathways to engage with training providers.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling | Credit: Department of Labor Alyson Fligg
The administration has set
