U.S. Department of Labor

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𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 released today, outlines this Administration's bold strategy for America to secure global dominance in #AI and unleash a new era of economic opportunity for American Workers. I applaud President Trump’s leadership in delivering a worker-centered AI strategy and emphasizing the instrumental role that the U.S. Department of Labor will play in advancing it. The U.S. Department of Labor believes AI represents a new frontier of opportunity for workers, but to realize its full promise, we must equip Americans with AI skills, build talent pipelines for AI infrastructure, and develop the agility in our workforce system to evolve alongside advances in AI. The “𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈” section of the AI Action Plan includes actions for #DOL to work with relevant federal agencies to: 🟢 Prioritize AI skills development as a core objective of education and workforce funding streams, including career and technical education, apprenticeships, and other federally supported skills initiatives. 🟢 Establish the AI Workforce Research Hub to lead a sustained federal effort to evaluate AI’s impact on the labor market and the American worker, including recurring analysis, scenario planning, and actionable insights for workforce and education policy. 🟢 Study AI’s impact on the labor market through BLS data collection efforts and provide the AI Workforce Research Hub with analysis to support tracking of AI adoption, job creation, displacement, and wage effects. 🟢 Fund rapid retraining for individuals impacted by AI-related job displacement, as well as issue guidance clarifying how funds can be used to proactively upskill workers at risk of future displacement. 🟢 Pilot new approaches to meet workforce challenges created by AI, which may include areas such as rapid retraining models to respond to labor market shifts and new models to support pathways into entry level roles.   The "𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞" section of the AI Action Plan includes actions for #DOL to work with relevant federal agencies to: 🟢 Create a national initiative identifying high-priority occupations critical to AI infrastructure. 🟢 Partner with state and local governments and workforce system stakeholders to support the creation of industry-driven training programs for priority AI infrastructure occupations. 🟢 Partner with education and workforce system stakeholders to expand early career exposure programs and pre-apprenticeship opportunities for middle and high school students in AI infrastructure occupations. 🟢 Expand Registered Apprenticeships for occupations critical to AI infrastructure.   I look forward to leading DOL's efforts, ushering in a new wave of opportunity for American Workers. Congratulations Michael Kratsios David O. Sacks Lynne Parker White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

One of the most meaningful ways we can honor veterans' selfless service is by expanding employment opportunities for all veterans, including the disabled. Our new toolkit has tips, strategies, and resources for enhancing workplace supports and accommodations with benefits for: ✅ Disabled veterans ✅ Employers ✅ Apprenticeship sponsors ✅ Workforce development specialists See how the toolkit supports the Trump Administration’s goals to combat the cost-of-living crisis and expand the number of Registered Apprenticeships to one million new active apprentices nationally. https://lnkd.in/emKvmz5U

Every #veteran brings unparalleled dedication, discipline, and leadership to the workforce. The HIRE Vets Medallion Program recognizes employers who not only understand this but actively invest in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation's veterans. Join us in celebrating these employers and learn how your organization can make a difference. Learn more: www.hirevets.gov/about

🇺🇸 Real opportunities, strong partnerships, meaningful jobs. Ahead of #HireAVeteranDay, one of our employees reflects on the many ways U.S. Department of Labor supports veterans – and how employers can too. #HireVets 🎖️ https://bit.ly/3TJachS

Join us July 23 for a free webinar on disability employment. Learn about:  ❤️The benefits of hiring people with disabilities  🫱🏻🫲🏽Great workplace practices  🦼Workplace accommodations    📅Register: https://lnkd.in/eTcm-3SA 

I am thrilled to announce that the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education are now implementing a workforce development partnership to create an integrated federal education and workforce system. Moving forward, DOL will take on a greater role in administering the adult education and family literacy programs funded under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (#WIOA) and Career and Technical Education (#CTE) programs funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (#Perkins V). Administering Perkins V/WIOA through DOL will facilitate streamlined services for states and grantees, ultimately benefiting students and adult learners throughout America. DOL Press Release: https://lnkd.in/ekGjTVjK Education Press Release: https://lnkd.in/ecPVUFy3

Behind every successful veteran hire is a dedicated advocate. Meet Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service's Regional Veterans’ Employment Coordinators—your partners in hiring heroes. By collaborating with RVECs, employers not only gain access to a pool of disciplined and dedicated professionals but also contribute to a greater cause—supporting those who've served our country. Ready to make a difference in your workforce and in the lives of our veterans? https://lnkd.in/e2Tq3Nc7 

Did you know? You can request a letter of interpretation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to better understand how the laws, regulations, and standards that keep workers safe apply to your workplace.

Yesterday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures to make it easier for employers – especially small businesses – to fix hazards quickly and stay in compliance. The U.S. Department of Labor's new policy increases penalty reductions for small employers, allowing them to invest in resources in hazard abatement to keep workers safe. The update also adds a new 15% penalty reduction for employers who take immediate steps to correct a hazard after it’s identified. The new policies are effective immediately. Open investigations in which penalties have not yet been issued are covered by the new guidance. Updated Small Business Penalty Policy: https://lnkd.in/erhqhRWq