This bill creates a new federal grant program to help workers develop digital skills needed for jobs in the 21st century. The legislation establishes two types of grants through the Department of Labor: state-based grants distributed to all states based on population and the number of residents with low digital literacy, and competitive grants available to various organizations and partnerships to pilot innovative digital skills training. States and eligible entities would use these funds to expand digital workplace skills training, with a priority on serving individuals facing barriers to employment such as those without high school diplomas, low earners, and people with limited English proficiency. The bill authorizes funding for five fiscal years beginning in 2024, though the specific dollar amount is not specified. Grant recipients must report on program activities and outcomes, and the Department of Labor is required to make all reports publicly available to help states and organizations learn from successful models.
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