It’s been one year since Donald Trump was sworn in as our 47th president. Since then, this administration has worked at an unprecedented pace to deliver results for the American people. As Deputy Secretary of Labor, I’ve had a front row seat to the action. Twelve months later, I’m proud to say that we are delivering on President Trump’s promise to put American workers first.

One of the highlights of my job has been meeting with hardworking Americans all over the country in a variety of industries. I’ve visited Hoover Dam and chatted with electrical, hydro-electrical, and operations apprentices. I’ve toured everywhere from NASCAR shops to biopharmaceutical companies and learned about their unique lines of work. I’ve met students who are receiving career training in high school for jobs right after graduation. And I’ve talked with military personnel in San Diego and learned how they’re preparing veterans for life after the military. Each of these experiences has given me invaluable insight not only into how our policies are affecting real people but also the hurdles they face. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Teams Up With Two States To ‘Make America Skilled Again’)

One of those challenges is the skills gap. For too long, there’s been a persistent mismatch between the training that workers receive and the skills employers are seeking. In fact, the data for some states suggests that........

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