Labor Department, NSF Partner on Tech Access, AI Workforce
The U.S. Labor Department has entered into a formal agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF) aimed at strengthening workforce preparation in the field of AI. The partnership, outlined in a newly signed memorandum of understanding, focuses on expanding access to AI-related tools, training, and education across the country. At the center of the collaboration is the TechAccess: AI-Ready America program, a nationwide effort led by the NSF. Alongside the agreement, the foundation also announced plans to allocate up to $224 million to support the creation of as many as 56 coordination hubs across states and territories. The hubs are intended to promote readiness for AI adoption at the local…