February 14, 2025 — President Trump nominated Henry Mack III to serve as the next Assistant Secretary of Labor, leading the Department’s Employment and Training Administration. Mack has extensive experience in workforce development, previously serving on CareerSource Florida’s state workforce board and as a Chancellor of Florida’s Department of Education. Mack’s nomination to Assistant Secretary will require Senate confirmation– timing for which is forthcoming
President and CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards, Brad Turner-Little, made a statement regarding the nomination:
“We are pleased to see someone with such an extensive background in workforce development be nominated for this critical leadership position. Supporting and developing a skilled workforce needed for the future is one of the best investments we can collectively make for our nation, and we look forward to the Senate’s consideration of Henry Mack’s nomination to lead the Employment and Training Administration.”