The MATCH Act of 2026 creates a new framework for "talent marketplaces" that help match job seekers and students with employment and educational opportunities using digital platforms. These marketplaces would use standardized terminology and interconnected technology, including artificial intelligence, to track individuals' skills, credentials, and employment history in a machine-readable format that users control. The bill establishes a grant program that dedicates between 5 and 10 percent of certain workforce funding to help states develop these systems, with priority given to states without existing infrastructure and those willing to work together across state lines to share workforce data. Eligible entities receiving grants can use funds to build or enhance workforce data systems, develop talent marketplaces, improve data security and privacy protections, and increase staff capacity to analyze labor market information. Grants will be awarded for up to three years, and recipients must report on their progress 180 days after their grant period ends.
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