This week, it was a relatively quiet week in Washington, but the Administration was busy with workforce development initiatives and efforts to welcome students back to school and prepare for the upcoming year. There is only one week left of August recess, so stay tuned for updates on Congress as Members wrap up their time in states and districts and make their way back to the Capitol. Keep reading for more!
- Acting Secretary Su Discuss Workforce Development and Visits Apprentice School in Virginia: Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited the Apprentice School in Newport News to highlight its contributions to aircraft carrier construction. They each delivered remarks on the quality of jobs and on workforce development.
- National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education Program: The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program opened their application period. This program supports curriculum development, professional development for secondary and postsecondary educators and career pathways development.
- Department of Education Releases 2025-26 FAFSA Testing Framework: The Department of Education released the framework for the testing period it will use starting October 1 ahead of making the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available to all students and contributors on December 1.
- Secretary Cardona to Begin Back to School Bus Tour Next Week: Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is launching the Department’s 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, which will visit multiple states and showcase the work of schools, families and communities. Stay tuned for more updates.
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