President Trump is clearly controversial. However, all Americans should be able to unite in support of his effort to strengthen our skilled workforce.
The United States is facing a crucial workforce skills gap. Historically, the U.S. workforce was stronger, especially after World War II. However, a skills gap began to grow in the decades that followed, mainly due to negative perceptions from vast job losses due to offshoring and an emphasis on university over technical education. Recently, President Trump signed two executive orders to strengthen and realign the U.S. workforce. A skilled workforce is essential to manufacturing, economic growth, and balancing the trade and budget deficits.