The US Department of Labor has announced the launch of its 'AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal,' a one-stop resource for companies aiming to build artificial intelligence literacy and develop AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs. The portal was unveiled during the National Apprenticeship Week event, “Building the AI-Ready Workforce through Registered Apprenticeship.”
Portal Features and Resources
The website provides practical tools and actionable guidance to help organizations integrate AI skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs. Resources include skill-building modules, industry-specific training, and flexible program pathways. This initiative builds on the department’s AI Literacy Framework released earlier this year.
“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,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “Today, we are unveiling a new AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal that provides practical tools and resources to promote the integration of artificial intelligence skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs, marking a major step forward in preparing the American workforce for the jobs of the future.”
Key Areas of Focus
The online portal emphasizes that understanding, using, and evaluating AI tools responsibly is essential for improving productivity, work quality, and adaptability in today's economy. Resources are organized around three key areas:
- AI Skills and Literacy in Registered Apprenticeship: Learn what AI literacy is, access general AI training resources, and discover how Registered Apprenticeship can build AI competency across your organization.
- AI Skill Building by Industry: Explore AI skill-building training modules tailored to specific occupations and industries, including education, finance, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
- Three Options to Integrate AI in Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Join an existing National Registered Apprenticeship program, create a new program for AI-focused roles, or update an existing program to include AI skills.
“The launch reflects this Administration’s commitment to ensuring American workers and businesses are equipped to lead in an AI-driven economy,” said Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Henry Mack. “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.”
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