Rep. Liccardo Introduces SKILL Act to Use Tax Credits for AI Workforce Training Programs
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Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta have introduced the Supporting Knowledge Through Industry-Led Learning (SKILL) Act, a legislative proposal that uses tax credits to incentivize private sector investment in community colleges and public universities. The goal is to co-create medium-term training programs (under two years) that prepare American workers for job market disruptions caused by the widespread deployment of AI and automation.
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