Private Sector Job Growth Fuels President Trump’s Economy
Impact Score: 1.8
Timeline: N/A – No specific deadlines or implementation timelines provided
Summary: From August to December 2025, private sector jobs surged significantly with 687,000 jobs created since President Trump took office, emphasizing hiring native-born Americans. Federal employment dropped to its lowest in over a decade, with 271,000 fewer jobs. Labor force participation rose among native-born workers despite a slight uptick in unemployment. Construction jobs and real wages also increased, supporting a stronger economy. The report contrasts current growth with past administration impacts, underscoring policy shifts favoring private sector and native-born employment.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should strengthen private sector partnerships via the Career Center, foster industry collaborations through Research and Innovation, and address diversity challenges with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Opportunities exist to explore wage growth research in Economics and expand continuing education for re-entering workers.
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