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Digital Skills Grants: Boosting Workforce Competitiveness and Job Access.

This Act establishes a new federal grant program to fund digital skills training for current workers and job seekers across the United States. The goal is to close the digital skills gap, ensuring citizens can access and succeed in high-demand, 21st-century jobs, thereby improving personal finances and career resilience. The program prioritizes assistance for individuals facing employment barriers, such as low income or limited English proficiency.
Key points
Creates a state-administered grant program to fund training in digital and information literacy skills for the workforce.
Training programs must prioritize individuals with barriers to employment, including those with low earnings or limited educational attainment.
Digital skills training is officially recognized as a core training service under federal workforce development law (WIOA).
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Print number: 118_S_4139
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2024-04-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4139.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a state-administered grant program to fund training in digital and information literacy skills for the workforce.
  • Training programs must prioritize individuals with barriers to employment, including those with low earnings or limited educational attainment.
  • Digital skills training is officially recognized as a core training service under federal workforce development law (WIOA).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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