Workforce of the Future Act of 2024

The Workforce of the Future Act of 2024 requires federal agencies to create reports analyzing how artificial intelligence impacts the workforce, identify affected industries and demographic groups, and recommend workforce development strategies. It authorizes $160 million for Department of Education grants to expand emerging technology education from pre-K through high school, with a focus on serving underrepresented groups like minorities, girls, and low-income students. The bill also allocates $90 million for Department of Labor grants to upskill workers in industries most affected by AI, particularly those with high school diplomas employed in AI-impacted sectors. Both grant programs require detailed reporting on demographics served and must address structural barriers faced by vulnerable populations. The legislation aims to prepare the workforce for AI-driven changes through education expansion and targeted workforce development.