Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act
This bill establishes a federal grant program to expand digital skills training for workers in in-demand industries. It directly affects states, workforce systems, and individuals with barriers to employment - particularly those with low digital literacy (high school diploma or less, low earnings, or limited English proficiency). States receive funding based on population metrics to support digital skills training through subgrants to local providers, prioritizing workers with employment barriers. The program requires detailed reporting on outcomes, including disaggregated data by demographics, and mandates public sharing of results. It aims to build "digitally resilient" systems and individuals by aligning training with industry needs and existing state digital equity plans.
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Introduced Apr 17, 2024
Last action Apr 17, 2024
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Apr 17, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Apr 17, 2024
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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