Workforce of the Future Act: AI Education and Worker Upskilling Grants.
This Act aims to prepare citizens for labor market changes driven by artificial intelligence development. It introduces grant programs for schools and educational institutions to increase access to advanced technology education from pre-K through grade 12. Furthermore, it allocates funds for upskilling adult workers, especially those most vulnerable to job displacement due to automation, by offering scholarships and skill certifications.
Key points
New School Grants: Funds to expand advanced technology education (including AI, coding) for students from pre-K through grade 12, focusing on underrepresented groups.
Teacher Support: Resources for training, professional development, and loan forgiveness or tuition reimbursement programs for technology teachers.
Adult Worker Upskilling: Department of Labor grants for programs providing skill certifications and lifelong learning opportunities to workers in industries most impacted by AI.
Reports and Analysis: Mandate for the government to produce detailed reports on AI's impact on the workforce, identifying vulnerable industries and demographic groups to inform future policy.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5031
Sponsor: Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2024-09-12