“The department is committed to ensuring that every American has the opportunity to thrive in our nation's workforce, especially in a world that is rapidly being reshaped by artificial intelligence,” Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling said in a statement, calling it a major step forward in preparing the American workforce for the jobs of the future.
According to the Labor Department, the portal organizes its resources into three areas: AI skills and literacy in Registered Apprenticeship programs, AI skill-building by industry, and ways to integrate AI into existing or new apprenticeship programs. It includes AI training modules tailored to industries, including education, finance, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
“The launch reflects this Administration’s commitment to ensuring American workers and businesses are equipped to lead in an AI-driven economy,” Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Henry Mack said in a statement. “By providing employers with the resources to develop AI-ready Registered Apprenticeship programs and workers with the skills to thrive in them, the Department is taking concrete action to build the workforce of the future, today.”
The department said employers can also use the portal to join existing national apprenticeship programs, create new programs for AI-focused roles, or update existing programs to include AI-related skills.
