WASHINGTON – To mark President Donald Trump’s successful first 100 days in office, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer traveled to California’s Central Valley to meet with local businesses and workers who are benefiting from the new Administration’s America First policies. The Secretary joined Rep. Vince Fong for a workforce development roundtable and a tour of a California Resources Corporation’s energy facilities.“It was great to celebrate President Trump’s first 100 days near the community I grew up in California’s Central Valley,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer said. “From demand-focused job training to strengthening our energy security, the Central Valley is at the cutting edge of economic development. I appreciate Congressman Fong for hosting me as I continue hearing the stories of America at Work.”“It was an honor to host Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, a proud Central Valley native, in my district,” said Rep. Vince Fong. “She understands firsthand our region’s vital role as the economic engine of California, and I look forward to working closely with her to advance policies that strengthen our local economy and create more opportunities for the hardworking people of the Central Valley.”Secretary Chavez-DeRemer and Congressman Fong first held a roundtable with the Fresno Economic Development Corporation. EDC’s workforce development program, Good Jobs 4 the Central Valley, unites dozens of organizations to place 2,500 people into high-quality jobs through demand-focused programming. Following the roundtable, they visited Bakersfield and participated in an educational tour hosted by California Resources Corporation (CRC). CRC gave Secretary Chavez-DeRemer and Congressman Fong an in-depth review of local energy facilities and an exclusive preview of upcoming projects – an integral part in unleashing America’s energy independence.