REAFFIRMING AMERICA’S ENDURING VALUES OF LEADERSHIP, VISION, AND FREEDOM
On Presidents Day, SER National and the SER Network of Affiliates join the nation in honoring the strength, leadership, and vision that have defined the United States across generations. From the country’s founding to the present day, these enduring values have been inseparable from freedom, self-determination, and the belief that opportunity should be earned through hard work, skill, and perseverance.
“For generations, Americans have taken pride in building, creating, and sustaining this nation through their own talents and labor,” said Ignacio Salazar, President and Chief Executive Officer of SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc. “Presidents’ Day reminds us that leadership is not abstract. It is measured by how well we prepare people to stand on their own, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and to our country.”
Presidents’ Day serves as a reminder that America’s progress has always depended on leadership with vision that invests in people and equips them to meet the demands of a changing economy. Today, that responsibility is more relevant than ever. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70 percent of new jobs through the end of this decade will require education or training beyond a high school diploma, underscoring the critical role of workforce development in sustaining economic growth and individual self-sufficiency.
Each year, SER National and the SER Network of Affiliates serve more than one million individuals, delivering job training, education, and workforce pathways that translate ambition into measurable outcomes. These efforts reflect a core American ideal: that freedom is strengthened when people are empowered with skills, credentials, and opportunity.
“As we see ourselves in 2026, the message of Presidents Day is especially clear,” Salazar said. “Visionary leadership requires us to think beyond today and invest in the workforce of tomorrow. At SER, we see our work as part of that American mission, unlocking potential, advancing economic mobility, and helping individuals rise as far as their talent and determination can take them.”
From border to border and shore to shore, SER programs reinforce the connection between leadership, vision, and freedom by preparing individuals for in-demand careers that support a strong and competitive nation. This Presidents’ Day, SER National calls on its staff, partners, and communities to recommit to excellence, accountability, and purpose in all that they do.
Presidents’ Day is not only a moment of reflection but also a call to action and a rededication to the values that have made the United States a nation of builders, innovators, and problem-solvers. “SER National remains committed to that mission, committed to being the best of the best in advancing opportunity, strengthening the workforce, and honoring the ideals that continue to define America,” concludes Salazar.