Workforce of the Future Act of 2025

The Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 requires federal agencies to study AI's impact on jobs through reports due within 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years of enactment, focusing on data needs, affected industries, and vulnerable demographics. It authorizes $160 million in Department of Education grants to expand emerging and advanced technology education in schools, with specific emphasis on making these programs accessible to underrepresented groups including minorities, girls, and students from low-income families. The bill also allocates $90 million in Department of Labor grants to provide training for workers most impacted by AI in industries where AI is projected to significantly affect job opportunities. Grantees must report on program participation and outcomes, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, and demonstrate how programs will be sustained after funding ends. The legislation emphasizes collaboration between schools, industry, and labor organizations to develop curricula and training aligned with future workforce needs.