“Our manufacturing future, our economic future, our solutions to the climate crisis are all going to be made in America, creating good jobs.” - President Joe Biden The U.S. manufacturing sector contributes $2.65 trillion to the U.S. economy , employs nearly 13 million American workers , and accounts for 10.3 percent of the nation’s GDP. Manufacturing Month is a time to recognize U.S. manufacturers...

Thank you to the ChIPs Network for this honor. I’m so proud to share this recognition with Under Secretary Vidal, who has been relentless in her work to encourage and protect more innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurism from everyone, especially women. Women entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners power America’s economy and are a crucial driver of employment and prosperity across...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal convened the 6th ministerial level meeting of the U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue (Commercial Dialogue). The Secretary and the Minister took stock of the following achievements since the 5th ministerial meeting took place in March 2023 in New Delhi, India: Semiconductor Memorandum of...

On September 26, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimondo, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) President Randi Weingarten joined Micron and AFT’s affiliates the New York State United Teachers and the United Federation of Teachers, in Syracuse. Secretary Raimondo highlighted the implementation of AFT’s Advanced Technology Framework, which will help students...

Includes an anticipated $11.5 million for the first workforce development awardees to address critical U.S. job and skill gaps across semiconductor research, design, manufacturing, and production WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2024 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the launch of the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s (NSTC) Workforce Center of Excellence (WCoE), making a...

On September 17, the Department of Commerce Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships (OFBNP), in partnership with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), held the department’s first-ever National Disability Leadership Summit. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States...

Thank you, Governor Polis, for that introduction, and for your support for this project every step of the way. I’d also like to thank Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, and the entire Colorado delegation for their partnership in making the Tech Hubs program a reality. Hello everyone! I’m so pleased to be here to celebrate this important milestone with you all. I’d also like to thank Zach Yerushalmi...

Thank you for that introduction. Hello everyone! I’m so pleased to be back in Puerto Rico to join you all to mark this exciting occasion. I’d like to thank the Platform for Social Impact for hosting us today, and for their important work in bringing prosperity back to Puerto Rico. As many of you know, since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of Commerce has spearheaded a...

The grant demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to bolstering disaster resilience in underserved communities. Extreme weather can take a disastrous toll on people’s lives and livelihoods. Just one extreme weather event can bring devastating effects to a community — including heavy rainfall and flooding. Last month, Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves and Congressman James...

This Labor Day, we honor American workers and celebrate the strength and diversity of our nation’s workforce. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that all workers—including women, people of color, veterans, and those that have been historically left behind—have equitable access to job opportunities and are equipped with the skills needed to secure good-paying jobs. Thanks to...