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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Visited the Biden Institute and Shared Benefits of Abroad Education
This week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited the Biden Institute and joined a Q&A session with students. The program is organised at the University of Delaware to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the university for its successful Study Abroad Program. Gina Raimondo shared that international students play a vital role in strengthening America's global competitiveness, creating a diverse work environment, enhancing countries' technological leadership and helping students in getting better opportunities after graduation. She shared her opinions on the needs of international students in these ways.
Strengthening Global Relations
Secretary Raimondo discussed her recent trip to China where she explored New York University’s campus in Shanghai. She experienced an amazing cultural exchange with American and Chinese students through working and learning together. She said that “ we are dealing with many global challenges such as climate change, food security, health security, energy security, the rise of authoritarianism, and sustainable development. So, we need programs that bring people together who belong to different nationalities. And admitting international students in our universities helps in bridging the divides between two countries.”
Enhancing America’s Technological Leadership
The Secretary shared her views on addressing the need of bolstering America’s technological leadership especially in the semiconductor industry where the country needs skilled workers. She said that our country requires 300,000 engineers and 90,000 technical workers by 2030 for our technological development. She suggests students consider a job in the country's technological industry to address the lack of semiconductors manufactured in America.
Creating New Job Opportunities for Graduates
The secretary addressed that international students help in strengthening America’s competitiveness, building global alliances and helping students to become more competitive in today’s job market.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo completed her graduation abroad at Oxford for two and a half years and shared that it was a life-giving and life-changing experience for her which helped her in working efficiently in the Department of Commerce.
Gina Raimondo said that there is no substitute for the life-experience, global networks and perspectives students create through overseas education.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has shared the amazing benefits of studying abroad and the role of international students in strengthening relations between countries. So, if you are ready to gain life-changing experiences, building networks and getting global job opportunities. Career Clinic is here to make your education journey abroad smooth and hassle-free. Get in touch with us to stay updated with the latest study abroad news.
