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The U.S. Department of Education is announcing the availability of funding for the Disability Innovation Fund—Career Advancement Initiative Model Demonstration Project. This initiative aims to support state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies in developing career pathways to assist individuals with disabilities in advancing their careers, especially in high-demand fields like STEM. The program focuses on improving employment outcomes and reducing reliance on public benefits. Grants will be awarded to projects that create partnerships with various stakeholders to develop training and support services tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

The Executive Order aims to prepare American workers for high-paying skilled trade jobs by improving workforce development programs. It directs the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education to evaluate and enhance federal programs, focusing on updating skills and expanding apprenticeships in emerging and high-demand industries. The order also promotes transparency and accountability in workforce development outcomes, ensuring that programs align with employer needs and provide valuable career paths. This initiative seeks to optimize government resources to better support workers and stimulate economic growth.

The Executive Order on Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth sets a policy to improve AI literacy and skills in the U.S. The order creates the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education to coordinate federal efforts and establish initiatives like the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, which promotes student and educator achievements in AI. It also focuses on providing AI training for teachers and creating partnerships to develop educational resources. Additionally, it encourages the growth of AI-related apprenticeships and aims to make AI learning opportunities accessible to students and workers alike.