Policy Briefing: Federal Outlook for Workforce Development

Policy Briefing: Federal Outlook for Workforce Development

Jobs for the Future (JFF) is hosting a policy briefing on January 14, 2026, to delve into the Trump administration’s workforce development priorities, including its strategic roadmap for workforce development. The briefing features two distinct panels, pairing perspectives from senior federal officials with analysis from leading workforce experts. Panel 1: Federal Administration Priorities Senior leaders from key federal agencies will outline the president’s priorities for workforce development: - Marek Laco, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor - David Langdon, Deputy Director, Office of the Secretary/Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, U.S. Department of Commerce - Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education - Taylor Stockton, Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor - Moderator: Maria Flynn, President and CEO, Jobs for the Future Panel 2: Expert Analysis & Insights for the Field Leading workforce experts from across the political spectrum will unpack federal actions and share recommendations: - Maria Flynn, President and CEO, JFF - Lindsay Fryer, President & Founding Principal, Lodestone DC - Brent Parton, President, CareerWise - Moderator: Paul Fain, Co-Founder, Work Shift, and Author of The Job To learn more about JFF’s policy and advocacy efforts, visit https://www.jff.org/work/policy-advocacy/ and subscribe to our newsletter at jff.org/subscribe. #uspolicy #workforcedevelopment #artificialintelligence #apprenticeships #qualityjobs