The US Department of Labor has launched the AI Apprenticeship Innovation Portal to enhance workforce skills in artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to position American workers at the forefront of the AI era through structured upskilling efforts. The portal provides various resources, including tools for general AI skills training and industry-specific modules, allowing organizations to either join existing AI apprenticeships, create new ones, or integrate AI skills into their current training programs.

US Department of Labor: The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level federal agency responsible for protecting workers, job seekers, and retirees by enforcing labor laws, administering job training programs, and promoting apprenticeship opportunities through its Employment and Training Administration. Recently, it launched the AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal, a centralized website offering resources to help organizations integrate AI literacy and develop AI-focused training into registered apprenticeship programs. This initiative supports building an AI-ready workforce by providing guidance for industry-specific modules and pathways to update existing apprenticeships.

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