Dossier
Patrick Ball
Coverage of Patrick Ball in the Nexus archive.
- ACTING LABOR SECRETARY SONDERLING: A fast-track way to get a job without college debt
The article highlights the student loan debt crisis in the U.S., with over $1.6 trillion in outstanding federal debt, and promotes President Trump's initiatives to expand apprenticeships and workforce training programs as alternatives to traditional college education. The Department of Labor (DOL) has partnered with federal agencies and employers to create pathways for high-wage careers through streamlined processes, financial incentives, and cross-departmental collaboration.