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Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career track. Employers develop their workforce, and individual employees obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a nationally recognized NCCER credential.

It is important to recognize that the CNMI and Guam, unlike other Pacific nations, are part of the United States. As such, the federal government determines policy on all matters of foreign affairs.

Tonight, we gather at a pivotal moment in our history. A time when the winds of change are shifting—not just in Washington DC or across the Pacific, but in free markets and boardrooms around the globe.

Federal contracting is running strong in Guam. For fiscal 2024, Guam saw $2.5 billion in federal contracts. Over the last three fiscal years, Guam averaged $2.2 billion in federal contracts per year. This trend is expected to continue for the next three to five years.

Interesting studies on performance reviews. I guess it really depends on a company’s objective(s) when it comes to evaluations of its employees. For us, performance reviews play an essential role in communicating expectations, managing productivity, and fostering accountability. While that might sound a bit cliché or even archaic given today’s declining trend of performance reviews, we focus heavily on coaching and mentoring across all levels, which starts with leadership.

Palau has become well-known for our proactive stance on protecting our lands, our oceans and natural resources while also promoting eco-conscious travel. It’s a balance that is not easily found as other nations are aware.