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Support the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act

Dear [elected official], will you co-sponsor Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act?

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In today’s economy, 92% of jobs require digital skills, across every industry and in almost every occupation, especially among the majority of jobs that require more than a high school degree but not a college degree. Yet only two-thirds of workers have access to the foundational digital skills needed to enter and succeed in today’s jobs. This digital divide disproportionately impacts individuals with barriers to employment from reaching good economic opportunities and hinders the small and mid-sized businesses that are the backbone of the American economy from growing their businesses and finding and retaining talent.

A crucial component of ensuring that workers can access digital skill-building opportunities is embedding digital skills training across landmark federal legislation for the workforce development, adult education, and postsecondary education system. Congress has a powerful role in ensuring there are opportunities for workers who have lost their jobs to access the digital skills they need to rejoin our workforce and enter in-demand careers. Further, workers who are already on-the-job need to be equipped with upskilling opportunities to learn more digital skills, increase their earnings, and advance their careers.

Equipping workers with digital skills will strengthen the American economy. Workers that qualify for jobs that require even one digital skill can earn an average of 23 percent more than in a job requiring no digital skills. For the economy as a whole, these increased earnings could generate more state and federal tax revenue. Depending on the household size and composition, this could range from $1,363 to $2,879 in additional tax revenue per household per year.

For businesses, turnover costs (estimated at $25,000 when a worker quits within the first year to over $78,000 after five years) can be averted or delayed by ensuring that workers have access to digital upskilling opportunities.

Your leadership in responding to these challenges is crucial. Will you consider co-sponsoring the bipartisan, bicameral Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce, currently led by Senator Kaine (D-VA), Representative Spanberger (D-VA-07), and Representative Valadao (R-CA-22)? This legislation would reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create new formula funding and competitive Digital Skills at Work Grants administered by the Department of Labor. States and eligible institutions will use these grants to develop digital skills training programs for workers who have lost their jobs, and for workers who are already on the job to further their career pathways, and for businesses to see more profit and success.

We believe this bill will be a strong continuation of your dedication to workforce development and a strong economy for all. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, [Your information here]

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