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UPDATE: Jill Biden's Valpo visit postponed

Ivy Tech Community College

First Lady Jill Biden's visit to Valparaiso has been postponed.

She had been scheduled to visit Valparaiso's Ivy Tech campus Friday afternoon, to highlight the Biden Administration's efforts to strengthen the economy and build pathways to good-paying jobs. U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm were also expected to take part in the visit.

The White House announced Thursday morning that the trip is postponed to a later date. Ivy Tech says the White House is looking for dates to reschedule.

The original version of this story is below:

More details have been released about the first lady's visit to Valparaiso this week.

Dr. Jill Biden is scheduled to visit Ivy Tech's Valparaiso campus Friday afternoon, according to Ivy Tech, citing an official statement from the White House. The purpose of the visit is to highlight the Biden Administration's efforts to strengthen the economy and build pathways to good-paying jobs.

Campus Chancellor Aco Sikoski says it's "an incredible opportunity" for the first lady to connect with students and hear what Ivy Tech's doing to connect them "with careers that will give them a better every day.”

Michael Gallenberger is a news reporter and producer that hosts All Things Considered on 89.1 FM | Lakeshore Public Media.