Ready for her close-up! Ivanka Trump looks very glamorous in a silk caped shirt dress as she sits on the White House lawn for TV interview to push new job training program
- Ivanka, 36, wore a $1,990 Ralph Lauren ensemble as she sat down with Joe Kernen on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' at the White House on Thursday morning
- The first daughter discussed a new White House initiative to expand career training programs for American workers
- At some point after her interview, Ivanka returned home, and she was seen leaving the front door of her Washington, D.C. residence at about 1:45 p.m.
- She headed back to the White House to watch her father sign an executive order for the job initiative
- The White House senior adviser also spoke about the job initiative at her father's cabinet meeting on Wednesday afternoon
Ivanka Trump donned a pale blue shirt dress to help launch a new White House program intended to expand apprenticeships and career training programs for American workers to keep up with the rapidly changing economy.
The 36-year-old first daughter sat down for an interview with Joe Kernen on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' at the White House on Thursday morning to discuss the initiative, which her father, President Donald Trump, is slated to sign an executive order for later in the day.
Ivanka looked elegant in the belted $1,990 Ralph Lauren frock, which was buttoned to the top collar and featured slit sleeves that gave her the appearance of wearing a cape.
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Interview: Ivanka Trump, 36, sat down with Joe Kernen on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' at the White House on Thursday morning to discuss a new job initiative
Company: The first daughter was joined by Robert Felder, an 18-year-old graduate of Syracuse's Institute of Technology at Central High School
She paired the ladylike ensemble with matching robin's-egg blue pumps, and she wore her long blonde hair straight and parted down the center.
The White House senior adviser was joined by Robert Felder, an 18-year-old graduate of Syracuse's Institute of Technology at Central High School, and she explained that his success is an example of what the White House wants to achieve with its new initiative.
'Robert graduated this spring from P-Tech, from the high school, with 20 degrees towards his college education,' she explained, mistakenly saying he earned degrees instead of credits.
When Ivanka invited Robert to share his story, he wasn't quite sure how to refer to the first daughter.
'Well, like she — Ivanka — like Ms. Trump, was saying,' he said, prompting her to smile and put a hand on his shoulder.
Dressed to impress: Ivanka looked elegant in the belted pale blue shirt dress , which was buttoned to the top collar and featured slit sleeves
Touting the plan: The White House senior adviser discussed the new initiative to expand career training programs for American workers
Having a good time: Ivanka let out a big laugh while on set outside the White House
'Ivanka,' she said with a laugh.
Robert went on to say that he was a part of the first class from the P-Tech program and graduated with 28 credits to go towards his college degree. Robert will attend Alfred University in New York this fall as a mechanical engineering major.
It's amazing,' Ivanka said of his story.
In addition to training students in tech, Ivanka stressed that there is a strong need to retrain workers for high-demand industries.
'We also have to be thinking about the mid- to late-career worker, who needs to be re-trained and re-skilled,' she said. 'As a country, by and large, all investment in education stops at the age of 25, and that doesn't work in such a fast-changing, increasingly digital economy.'
She explained that although the economy has a low four per cent unemployment rate, employers are still concerned that there aren't enough workers who have the skill sets to fill certain jobs.
Sleek: Ivanka wore her long blonde hair straight and parted down the center
Getting serious: 'As a country, by and large, all investment in education stops at the age of 25, and that doesn't work in such a fast-changing, increasingly digital economy,' she said
Debut: Ivanka's father, President Donald Trump, and more than 15 companies and associations will sign the 'Pledge to America's Workers' later on Thursday
Ivanka said the council will focus on a 'holistic approach' to skills development, whether its during people's elementary or high school years or in the middle and later stages of their careers.
Ivanka's father and more than 15 companies and associations will sign the 'Pledge to America's Workers' on Thursday during the debut of the initiative.
'This starts today,' the first daughter said, 'but its going to continue for the months and years to come because ultimately we want businesses to step up to the plate and recognize that the most important role they can play is helping to promote and advance their own forces and therefore the country as a whole.'
At some point after her interview, Ivanka returned home, and she was seen leaving the front door of her Washington, D.C. residence at about 1:45 p.m.
She had a bright smile on her face as she strut down the sidewalk wearing the same frock she had on earlier in the day.
Back to work! At some point after her interview, Ivanka returned home, and she was seen leaving the front door of her Washington, D.C. residence at about 1:45 p.m
Make a stylish statement in a Ralph Lauren Collection dress
Ivanka Trump cut a stylish figure today at the nation's capital. After filming for a segment for CNBC, she attended the Pledge to America’s Workers event at the White House.
Wearing a now sold out Ralph Lauren Collection silk belted shirt dress, she teamed the chic number with one of her go-to heels from her own line!
We love the tonal play of this dress, and the slit sleeves add a touch of retro glamour to this icy blue dress.
Sadly, we can't get it anymore! But you can follow the link to the right to get your hands on the current RL collection or get the look for less with one of our high street finds below!
Good mood: She had a bright smile on her face as she strut down the sidewalk
Cheery: Ivanka also gave a wave while making her way towards the Secret Service SUV parked outside of her house
Ivanka was on her way back to the White House to watch her father sign the pledge she has been touting.
Later in the afternoon, she addressed the attendees at the Pledge to America's Workers event, which was hosted by her father at the White House.
She spoke to introduce her father, who then took to the podium to discuss the new initiative, before guests - including Ivanka - watched on as he signed an executive order establishing the National Council for the American Worker.
It has been a busy week for the senior adviser, who took center stage while discussing the new job initiative at the president's cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Ivanka was dressed to impress in a pale pink skirt suit featuring a ladylike peplum blazer paired with a matching pencil skirt with a zipper up the front.
After the first daughter ended her speech, her father praised her and claimed that she isn't given enough credit for the work she is doing because she is a Trump.
All eyes on her: Later in the afternoon, she addressed the attendees at the Pledge to America's Workers event, which was hosted by her father at the White House
Special moment: Ivanka was at her father's side as he signed an executive order that establishes the National Council for the American Worker
Three cheers! The first daughter joined the group in applauding the president as he held up the signed document
Center stage: The first dauhter also spoke about the job initiative at her father's cabinet meeting on Wednesday afternoon
Claim: After she spoke, her father (far left) suggested the press doesn't give Ivanka enough credit for the work she is doing because she is a member of the Trump family
'Wow. So if that were Ivanka "Smith," the press would say that was totally brilliant,' he joked, according to a pool report. 'As Ivanka Trump they’ll say, "Oh, she was okay."'
'That was really great, unbelievable,' he told his eldest daughter.
Earlier on Wednesday, Ivanka visited the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. to discuss paid family leave.
While speaking at the event, she admitted that D.C. is 'not a city that rewards compromise,' but she still remains confident that Congress will reach a consensus on passing a law that will allow new parents to take paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child.
'Because I’m an optimist,' she explained. 'That’s the only way you get things done.'
'Is it going to be hard? Absolutely,' she added. 'If it was easy it would have been done 25 years ago when FMLA was passed, so it is going to be hard.
'I am realistic about the time frame, and I am realistic about the difficulty.'
Pushing policy: Earlier on Wednesday, Ivanka spoke about paid family leave at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C.
Ladylike look: Ivanka was all smiles when she stepped out of her Washington, D.C. home in a pale pink suit on Wednesday morning
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that was passed in 1993 requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
However, it is limited to private-sector employers that have more than 50 employees, never mind the fact that many people can't afford to take an unpaid leave.
'We need a bipartisan solution that is actually going to be signed into law,' she said.
Ivanka later took to Instagram to share photos of herself speaking and meeting with lawmakers during the event.
'Joined Senators Santorum & Dodd, and many other thought leaders today at the Bipartisan Policy Center to encourage an open + bipartisan dialogue on Paid Family Leave,' she wrote.
'Each of these discussions brings us one step closer to developing a policy that supports + empowers American working families, and can garner enough momentum and consensus to be signed into law. #PFL.'
