Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act

Labor and Employment

house

senate

president

Introduced on April 17, 2024 by Abigail Spanberger

Cosponsors

Legislation Details

Establishes a digital skills at work grant program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to promote digital equity and skill development.
Aims to build digital skills for current and incoming workers in in-demand industries, fostering digitally resilient individuals and systems.
Defines key terms related to digital skills, equity, and literacy, including accelerated learning program models, digital equity, and digital workplace skills.
Specifies eligible entities for the grant program, including those described in the Digital Equity Act of 2021 and industry or sector partnerships.
Outlines the grant process, including application requirements, grant amounts based on state populations and digital literacy needs, and the use of funds for expanding digital workplace skills.
Prioritizes support for individuals with barriers to employment and ensures geographic diversity in fund distribution.
Requires states and eligible entities to report on activities and outcomes, including performance accountability and progress towards objectives.
Includes competitive grants for eligible entities to foster digital equity and resilience, detailing application requirements and performance accountability.
Reserves funds for technical assistance, administration, and program evaluation.
Authorizes appropriations for the digital skills at work grants for fiscal year 2024 and the following four years.
Amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to include training in digital and information literacy skills as a form of training service.
Makes conforming amendments to the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s table of contents.

Last updated 9/28/2024