Jill Biden to visit Chicago to kick off National Apprenticeship Week

FILE – First lady Jill Biden smiles as she is introduced before speaking during the American Federation of Teachers convention, July 15, 2022, in Boston. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona are kicking off a summer learning tour this week with stops in Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan over two days. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

by: Neshmia Malik

Posted: Nov 10, 2022 / 12:30 PM CST

Updated: Nov 10, 2022 / 03:25 PM CST

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CHICAGO — First lady Jill Biden will be in Chicago Monday to kick off National Apprenticeship Week.

She will be accompanied by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

According to the Office of the First Lady, the goal is to highlight the Biden Administration’s commitment to strengthening the economy and building pathways to good-paying jobs through registered apprenticeships and career-connected learning.

Biden will visit Aon in Chicago in partnership with the Chicago Apprentice Network and the Business Roundtable.

The First Lady is also expected to visit District 214’s Rolling Meadows High School to meet with students in the school’s Career Pathways program.