DAILY SNAPSHOT
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 am: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

12:30 pm: The President and Vice President meet for lunch

3:00 pm: The President presents the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Naval Academy Football Team

Professor POTUS on the Senate and the Supreme Court

On Thursday, April 7th, President Obama returned to The University of Chicago Law School, where he taught constitutional law for over a decade, for a discussion on the Supreme Court with Professor David Strauss. He explained why Senate Republicans must do their job and consider his Supreme Court nominee, Chief Judge Merrick Garland.

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Why National College Signing Day Is a Big Deal

Yesterday, the First Lady celebrated National College Signing Day -- a tradition to celebrate students going to college the same way we celebrate athletes. The Obama Administration wants to make sure every student in America takes charge of their future by continuing their education past high school -- whether at a professional training program, community college or a four-year college or university.

First Lady Michelle Obama, as part of her Reach Higher initiative, joins staff wearing their college apparel for a group photo in celebration of College Signing Day, in the Rose Garden of the White House, April 26, 2016. (Official White House Photo By Chuck Kennedy)

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The President's Upskill Initiative: 1 Year Later

Last year, President Obama called on companies to expand education benefits and training opportunities to provide their workers the chance to earn higher-paying jobs even if they don't have a higher education. Employers nationwide have answered the President's call to train frontline workers with the skills to earn higher-paying jobs.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at Arcelormittal Steel factory in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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"No matter what path any of us on this stage took to our success, we all know that completing your education past high school is the most important thing you can do to reach your dreams."