Today’s XRAction: Encourage Your Member to Co-Sponsor Legislation to Future-Proof the American Workforce with XR 

Co-sponsor the "Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023"

Tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor H.R.3211, which was introduced this week by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) and Tim Walberg (MI-05)

Encourage your Representative to co-sponsor the “Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023” (H.R.3211), which was introduced this week by Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Tim Walberg (R-MI)! 

This legislation establishes a grant program for community colleges, career, and technical education centers to develop workforce education and training programs using immersive technology. It also recognizes the critical role immersive technology can play in supporting workforce development across all sectors. 

The XR Association worked closely with Rep. Blunt Rochester and Rep. Tim Walberg to draft and introduce this legislation – but the bill’s passage is not assured. Encourage your representatives to co-sponsor the “Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023” (H.R.3211) today! 

The U.S. labor market is facing a period of significant transformation as emerging technologies become integrated into our everyday lives. In fact, the World Economic Forum estimates that over half of employees worldwide will need to be retrained by 2025. I believe that immersive technology will transform the workplace and can be used to help Americans upskill and prepare for the future of work. Immersive technology – also called “XR” - includes augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and any future immersive technology not yet invented.  

XR will play a critical role in supporting workforce development across all sectors. XR technology allows on-site training, aids in learning retention, and improves collaboration. It can help expand access to cutting-edge training and ensure that all workers are given a chance to succeed.  

Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At-Large) and Tim Walberg (MI-05) recently introduced legislation establishing a grant program for community colleges and career and technical education centers to use immersive technology for workforce development and skills training. This bipartisan legislation would be transformative for workers in rural and under-served areas and would help ensure that everyone can have access to high quality training programs and gain experience with leading technology. This bill will support a workforce that is prepared for the future of work.   

As my Representative, I ask that you co-sponsor H.R.3211 and support workforce development using immersive technology.  

Thank you,

Co-sponsor the "Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023"

Tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor H.R.3211, which was introduced this week by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) and Tim Walberg (MI-05)

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