Training America's Workers

Yesterday, the President and Vice President traveled to the Community College of Allegheny County in Oakdale, Pennsylvania to talk about the importance of reforming America's job training programs.

In his remarks, President Obama announced that the federal government will award over $500 million in job training and apprenticeship grants to ensure Americans have the right skills for the workforce.

Watch the President's announcement, and learn how he's supporting job training programs.

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker tour a classroom at the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center in Oakdale, Pa., April 16, 2014. Students Zach Kuzma and Stephanie Womack demonstrate equipment that teaches students how to manipulate gears, pulleys, sprockets, etc. to adjust the speed and/or torque of a motor or system. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

Building on Our Progress in Solar Deployment

Since President Obama took office, we have made significant advances in clean energy. Last year alone was record-breaking for new installations, and the amount of solar power installed in the United States has increased around eleven-fold. There has never been a time when solar is more affordable and more available to so many Americans. Solar is not just a prospect; it's a reality.

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Business School Deans Meet to Discuss Best Practices for a 21st Century Workplace

Yesterday, White House senior advisors met with deans from leading business schools to discuss best practices for business schools that can better prepare their students for the increasing importance of women in the labor force and the prevalence of employees with families where all parents work.

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Vice President Biden Joins Instagram

The Office of the Vice President is joining Instagram to give followers a unique look inside the Vice Presidency. @VP's followers will have access to behind-the-scenes photos from the road and around the White House.

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11:05 AM: The President and Vice President welcome the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride to the White House in celebration of the seventh annual Soldier Ride

11:40 AM: The President and Vice President meet with representatives from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

1:35 PM: The President and Vice President meet with insurance executives 

3:15 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE