U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jacob J. Lew Tours Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Richmond, VA—U.S. Secretary of Treasury, Jacob J. Lew toured the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) in Prince George. His visit highlighted the importance of investing in high-tech manufacturing, innovation, and job training in order to promote real, lasting economic opportunity. While touring CCAM’s facility, Secretary Lew heard directly from researchers, students, and business leaders about the need to increase access to workforce training and investments in research and development.
“To build on the progress we have made over the last five years, we have to continue to take action to help strengthen economic growth, create jobs, and restore opportunity for all,” Secretary Lew said. “As I saw, CCAM is at the forefront of expanding opportunity by bringing researchers, students, and business together to drive innovation and develop advanced manufacturing technologies. It is also a powerful example of why this Administration’s focus on increasing job training, modernizing our education system, and creating manufacturing institutes is so important.”