President Donald J. Trump has taken a bold step to future-proof America’s youth by signing an executive order on April 23, 2025, aimed at expanding artificial intelligence (AI) education across the nation. Recognizing that AI is reshaping the global economy and transforming every industry, the initiative is designed to equip young Americans with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world.
The executive order focuses on three core pillars:
Empowering America’s Youth: By integrating AI education early in the school system, students will be better prepared to understand and leverage this transformative technology. Educators, too, will be trained and resourced to both teach AI and use it in classrooms.
Promoting AI Literacy and Proficiency: The President is establishing a White House Task Force on AI Education, chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. It will coordinate efforts across departments, launch a Presidential AI Challenge to recognize student and teacher achievements, and create public-private partnerships to support K-12 AI education. This includes a push for grants and research focused on AI in teaching and learning.
Preparing America’s Workforce: The executive order also looks beyond the classroom, instructing the Department of Labor to support AI-focused apprenticeships and training initiatives. Funding from programs like WIOA will be directed toward developing practical AI skills and certifications for students and lifelong learners alike.
This initiative aims not only to maintain America's leadership in technology but to ensure all regions and communities can benefit from this revolution. With strategic collaboration between government, education, and industry, the United States is set to build a workforce ready to lead in AI innovation.