US Department of Labor releases AI literacy framework providing foundational content areas, delivery principles to guide nationwide efforts

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration today published a framework for Artificial Intelligence literacy, providing a foundation to guide nationwide AI literacy efforts across workforce and education systems. 

The framework, which outlines five foundational content areas and seven delivery principles for AI literacy, is intended to be a resource to guide program design and deployment of AI literacy efforts, while allowing for flexibility and adaptation across industries, roles, educational sectors, and other workforce-related contexts.

“The Department of Labor is committed to making sure all American workers are able to share in the prosperity that AI will create for our economy,” said Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. “Our new AI Literacy Framework provides guidance that will help accelerate effective AI skill development across the country.”

“To build the next great American talent pipeline, we must equip all students with the skills necessary to address tomorrow’s challenges,” said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “We are proud to work with our agency partners on this historic guidance that will not only advance artificial intelligence in education but also help build the workforce for the golden age.”

The release of the framework follows the department’s recent guidance promoting the use of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding and governor’s reserve monies to help participants develop AI skills. The framework reflects input from employers, training providers, state and local agencies, and other workforce and education stakeholders, and will continue to evolve based on stakeholder input, advances in AI capabilities, and labor market changes. 

The publication of the framework advances the Trump Administration’s broader commitment to prioritize AI literacy and skill development across the workforce system to ensure American workers are prepared for an AI-driven economy. It supports the department’s role in implementing the AI Action Plan and America’s Talent Strategy. 

ETA welcomes feedback from workforce and education system stakeholders on effective AI literacy efforts, barriers to success, and opportunities for further guidance. 

Learn more about the Department of Labor’s AI Literacy Framework. Stakeholders interested in participating in a training webinar about the AI Literacy Framework can indicate their interest by emailing aiworkforce@dol.gov.