Defying critics, Ivanka Trump draws applause at tech show
- US presidential adviser Trump spoke at the annual CES tech conference in Las Vegas
- The daughter of US President Donald Trump faced backlash from some industry officials who challenged her tech qualifications
US presidential adviser Ivanka Trump on Tuesday touted government-industry collaboration to create jobs, drawing applause at a tech show that contrasted with the criticism she faced beforehand for her lack of tech experience.
The daughter of Republican President Donald Trump and a businesswoman, Trump spoke at the annual CES tech conference in Las Vegas in the face of backlash from some industry officials, including women, who challenged her tech qualifications.
She said a White House council that she co-leads will launch a nationwide year-long advertising campaign to encourage all pathways to jobs, including apprenticeships, and not just a college degree.
“We need to raise awareness about many options that exist,” she told the audience. Trump said the White House will release a national workforce strategy in the coming months. She said over 400 companies have committed to offering over 14 million training opportunities.
The council includes the chief executives from Apple, Walmart, IBM and other major companies.