The guidance in TEGL 03-25 informs state and local workforce development boards about the use of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding to support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) skills for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. The goal is to help participants acquire skills needed for AI-related roles in the labor market.

Background:
The advisory references federal initiatives aimed at increasing AI literacy in the workforce. It encourages programs to provide opportunities for participants to gain knowledge and skills in AI to align with evolving labor market demands.

Key Points:

  1. Authority:
    1. WIOA Title I funding can be used to support digital literacy and AI-related training.
    1. Sections 101 and 107 of WIOA authorize boards to implement programs that improve participants’ access to skills and employment opportunities, including AI literacy.
  2. Workforce Need:
    1. Jobs across multiple industries increasingly require digital and AI-related competencies.
    1. Workforce programs should ensure participants gain the necessary skills to enter and remain competitive in the labor market.
  3. Recommended Actions for Workforce Boards:
    1. Integrate AI literacy training into existing workforce programs.
    1. Develop specific programs focused on AI skills development.
    1. Partner with other organizations to expand access to AI education and training.
    1. Incorporate AI skills into strategies for supporting individuals with barriers to employment.

Outcome:
Implementation of these recommendations is intended to support participants in acquiring AI-related skills, improving their employability, and enhancing the capacity of the workforce development system to meet labor market needs.

Review TEGL 03-25