THE FOLLOW UP
Feb 13, 2026 · whitehouse.gov
Operational Updates

President Signals Continued Support for Career and Technical Education and Workforce Programs

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Key takeaways

  • The White House issued a presidential message recognizing Career and Technical Education Month on February 13, 2026.
  • An Executive Order signed in April aims to realign federal priorities toward skilled and highly trained workers.
  • A new student aid program, Workforce Pell Grants, was signed into law in July to support short-term, in-demand training.
  • The administration released "America’s Talent Strategy" in August to align education and workforce systems.
  • The administration says it took actions to advance artificial intelligence education for American youth.
  • A goal has been set to expand apprenticeships to reach and surpass one million active registered apprentices.
  • The Trump Accounts initiative is described as expanding financial literacy and promoting capitalist principles to youth.

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What specifically are Workforce Pell Grants and who is eligible to receive them?
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What is included in "America’s Talent Strategy" and how will it change education or workforce programs?
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Which Executive Order was signed in April and what federal priorities does it realign in practice?
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What are Trump Accounts and how do they work to expand financial literacy?
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What does it mean to be an "active registered apprentice" and which agencies register apprenticeships?
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What specific actions did the administration take to advance artificial intelligence education for youth?
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How will federal funding or program rules change for students choosing short-term career training instead of traditional degrees?
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