New Initiative Aims to Equip Workers for an Ai-driven Future

WHO:

Fast Company - Gina Raimondo launched Raise Us, an initiative to help workers adapt to the AI economy, with bipartisan support from Eric Holcomb.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US is partnering with several of America's largest companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Anthropic, and the OpenAI Foundation.

ABC News - The advisory board of RAISE US includes former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, billionaire investment manager Stephen Schwarzman, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, and economists David Autor, Erik Brynjolfsson, and Raj Chetty.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US is partnering with several of America's largest companies and charitable organizations.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US is led by CEO Gina Raimondo, with Eric Holcomb as a co-founder.

ABC News - President Trump stated, “Right now, they’re not” when asked if AI could cause truckers to lose their jobs.

ABC News - President Trump mentioned, “We have, right now, so many jobs that are going to be available and the biggest problem we have is getting the people.”

ABC News - Raimondo will serve as the CEO of the nonprofit RAISE US.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US was founded by former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb.

ABC News - The advisory board includes former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, billionaire investment manager Stephen Schwarzman, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, and economists David Autor, Erik Brynjolfsson, and Raj Chetty.

ABC News - Companies involved include Amazon, Microsoft, Anthropic, the OpenAI Foundation, Bank of America, UPS, General Motors, Eli Lilly, Mastercard, AMD, Cisco, and IBM.

WHAT:

Fast Company - Raise Us has secured around $500 million to support its initiatives aimed at helping American workers transition in an AI-driven economy.

ABC News - The initiative plans to pilot programs and incentives to assist American workers in transitioning to new careers in an automated economy.

ABC News - RAISE US aims to pilot programs and incentives to help American workers pivot to new careers in an increasingly automated economy.

ABC News - RAISE US is starting with more than $500 million to deploy on new forms of education and training.

ABC News - An April analysis by the Boston Consulting Group estimated that roughly half of U.S. jobs will be reshaped by AI over the next few years, with as many as 25 million jobs potentially eliminated in the U.S. over the next five years.

ABC News - Goldman Sachs estimated that a quarter of U.S. work hours could be automated by AI.

Fast Company - RAISE US aims to run a series of experiments and pilots to see what works in helping workers transition in an AI economy.

Fast Company - RAISE US has raised around $500 million to support its initiatives.

Fast Company - Raimondo stated, “I don’t have a lot of hope for bold action by Congress in the next few years on this issue, and I don’t think we can wait a few years.”

ABC News - RAISE US aims to deploy more than $500 million for education and training to help workers affected by AI.

ABC News - The initiative plans to pilot programs and incentives to assist American workers in transitioning to new careers in an automated economy.

ABC News - RAISE US aims to deploy more than $500 million for education and training to help workers affected by AI.

ABC News - The initiative plans to pilot programs and incentives to assist American workers in transitioning to new careers in an automated economy.

ABC News - Manufacturing has shed 68,000 jobs and the trucking transportation sector has cut 28,300 jobs since the start of Trump’s second term, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US is starting with more than $500 million to deploy on new forms of education and training.

ABC News - RAISE US aims to help Americans who are out of work due to AI by deploying more than $500 million for education and training.

ABC News - Goldman Sachs estimated that a quarter of U.S. work hours could be automated by AI.

ABC News - RAISE US aims to develop policies that connect schools more closely to employers, focusing on replacing layoffs with new jobs offering higher incomes.

ABC News - The nonprofit is exploring changes to corporate taxes and other incentives to keep people working.

ABC News - RAISE US is starting with more than $500 million to deploy on new forms of education and training, focusing on partnering with states and major employers rather than the federal government.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US aims to pilot programs and incentives to help American workers pivot to new careers in an increasingly automated economy.

ABC News - Goldman Sachs estimated that a quarter of U.S. work hours could be automated by AI.

ABC News - RAISE US aims to deploy more than $500 million for education and training to help workers affected by AI.

ABC News - The initiative plans to pilot programs and incentives to assist American workers in transitioning to new careers in an automated economy.

ABC News - Manufacturing has shed 68,000 jobs and the trucking transportation sector has cut 28,300 jobs since the start of Trump’s second term, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US is starting with more than $500 million to deploy on new forms of education and training.

ABC News - RAISE US aims to help Americans who are out of work due to AI by deploying more than $500 million for education and training.

ABC News - Goldman Sachs estimated that a quarter of U.S. work hours could be automated by AI.

WHERE:

ABC News - RAISE US is initially partnering with officials in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Utah.

WHEN:

ABC News - The nonprofit intends to develop policies that connect schools more closely to employers, with a focus on immediate action rather than waiting for Congress.

WHY:

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “We’re talking about a certain level of unemployment that could destabilize our country and our democracy.”

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “If you want to lead the world in AI, you have to take action to make sure our democracy doesn’t crumble.”

ABC News - Raimondo expressed concern about a certain level of unemployment that could destabilize the country and democracy.

Fast Company - Raimondo emphasized the need for a people strategy to match the technology strategy in the context of AI's impact on jobs.

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “Good things tend to happen when you convert have-nots into haves.”

ABC News - Raimondo expressed concern about a certain level of unemployment that could destabilize the country and democracy.

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “Good things tend to happen when you convert have-nots into haves.”

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “I don’t have a lot of hope for bold action by Congress in the next few years on this issue, and I don’t think we can wait a few years.”

ABC News - President Trump is banking on the buildout of AI data centers and power plants to drive hiring and overall economic growth.

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “If you want to lead the world in AI, you have to take action to make sure our democracy doesn’t crumble.”

ABC News - The initiative aims to ensure that the economic gains from AI do not lead to catastrophic job losses and destabilize the country and democracy.

ABC News - Raimondo expressed concern about a certain level of unemployment that could destabilize the country and democracy.

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “Good things tend to happen when you convert have-nots into haves.”

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “I don’t have a lot of hope for bold action by Congress in the next few years on this issue, and I don’t think we can wait a few years.”

ABC News - President Trump is banking on the buildout of AI data centers and power plants to drive hiring and overall economic growth.

ABC News - Raimondo stated, “If you want to lead the world in AI, you have to take action to make sure our democracy doesn’t crumble.”

ABC News - The initiative aims to ensure that the economic gains from AI do not lead to catastrophic job losses and destabilize the country and democracy.

ABC News - Raimondo expressed concern about a certain level of unemployment that could destabilize the country and democracy.

HOW:

Fast Company - Raise Us intends to partner with governors to pilot new forms of apprenticeship and tax incentives for companies to retrain and redeploy workers instead of laying them off.

Fast Company - RAISE US plans to partner with governors to pilot new forms of apprenticeship and tax incentives for companies to retrain and redeploy workers instead of laying them off.

ABC News - RAISE US intends to use states as a vehicle for testing ideas that Congress can later embrace as policies.

ABC News - RAISE US intends to use states as a testing ground for ideas that Congress can later adopt as policies.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US intends to use states as a vehicle for testing ideas that Congress can later embrace as policies.

ABC News - The group intends to develop policies that connect schools more closely to employers, aiming to replace layoffs with new jobs offering higher incomes.

ABC News - RAISE US plans to pilot programs and incentives to help American workers pivot to new careers in an increasingly automated economy.

ABC News - The group is exploring changes to corporate taxes and other incentives to keep people working.

ABC News - RAISE US intends to use states as a vehicle for testing ideas that Congress can later embrace as policies.

ABC News - RAISE US intends to use states as a testing ground for ideas that Congress can later adopt as policies.

ABC News - The nonprofit RAISE US intends to use states as a vehicle for testing ideas that Congress can later embrace as policies.

ABC News - The group intends to develop policies that connect schools more closely to employers, aiming to replace layoffs with new jobs offering higher incomes.

ABC News - RAISE US plans to pilot programs and incentives to help American workers pivot to new careers in an increasingly automated economy.

ABC News - The group is exploring changes to corporate taxes and other incentives to keep people working.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 13:36 UTC)

Gina Raimondo has launched an initiative called Raise Us, aimed at helping workers adapt to the AI economy, with bipartisan support from Eric Holcomb. The initiative has already secured around $500 million to assist American workers in transitioning to new careers in an automated economy, with plans to pilot programs and incentives for this purpose. Raimondo emphasized the urgency of the initiative by highlighting the potential for significant unemployment that could destabilize the country and democracy, and Raise Us will partner with governors to create new apprenticeship models and tax incentives for companies to retrain workers instead of laying them off.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 11:51 UTC)

RAISE US is launching initiatives to assist American workers in transitioning to new careers as automation reshapes the job market, starting with over $500 million dedicated to innovative education and training programs. An analysis by the Boston Consulting Group suggests that nearly half of U.S. jobs could be transformed by AI in the coming years, potentially leading to the loss of 25 million jobs in the next five years. Secretary Raimondo emphasized the urgency of this effort, warning that without proactive measures, rising unemployment could threaten both the economy and democracy.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 10:06 UTC)

RAISE US has announced plans to run a series of experiments aimed at helping workers transition in an AI-driven economy, backed by approximately $500 million in funding. Raimondo highlighted the urgency of developing a people strategy that aligns with technological advancements, expressing skepticism about Congress taking bold action on this issue in the near future. To address these challenges, RAISE US intends to collaborate with governors to implement new apprenticeship models and offer tax incentives for companies that retrain and redeploy their workforce instead of resorting to layoffs.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 04:19 UTC)

RAISE US is launching a significant initiative in partnership with major companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Anthropic, and the OpenAI Foundation, aiming to invest over $500 million in education and training for workers impacted by AI. The program will pilot various strategies to help American workers transition to new careers in an increasingly automated economy, starting with collaborations in states such as Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Utah. As part of this effort, RAISE US's advisory board includes notable figures like Paul Ryan and Liz Shuler, who emphasize the importance of addressing unemployment to maintain stability in the country and democracy.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 01:40 UTC)

RAISE US is launching an initiative to deploy over $500 million for education and training aimed at helping workers affected by AI, with plans to pilot programs and incentives to assist them in transitioning to new careers. This comes as the manufacturing and trucking transportation sectors have seen significant job losses since the start of Trump's second term, highlighting the urgent need for action as an analysis predicts that up to 25 million jobs could be eliminated in the U.S. over the next five years. RAISE US will initially partner with officials in states like Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Utah, using these partnerships as a testing ground for ideas that Congress may later adopt as policies to ensure economic stability and job growth.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 23:21 UTC)

RAISE US is teaming up with some of America's largest companies and charitable organizations to develop policies that connect schools more closely to employers, aiming to replace layoffs with new jobs that offer higher incomes. The nonprofit is also exploring changes to corporate taxes and other incentives to keep people working, with Raimondo emphasizing that “good things tend to happen when you convert have-nots into haves.” To test these ideas, RAISE US plans to use states as a vehicle for initiatives that Congress can later adopt as policies.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 21:27 UTC)

RAISE US is launching with over $500 million to invest in innovative education and training initiatives, focusing on collaboration with states and major employers instead of the federal government. The nonprofit aims to create pilot programs that will assist American workers in transitioning to new careers as automation reshapes the job landscape, with estimates suggesting that AI could eliminate up to 25 million jobs in the U.S. over the next five years. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed her concerns, stating that she lacks confidence in Congress taking significant action on this issue in the near future and emphasized the urgency of addressing it now.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:35 UTC)

RAISE US, a nonprofit led by CEO Gina Raimondo and co-founded by Eric Holcomb, is set to invest over $500 million in education and training for workers impacted by AI. The initiative plans to pilot programs and incentives aimed at helping American workers transition to new careers in an increasingly automated economy. Raimondo emphasized the urgency of this effort, stating that she doesn’t expect significant action from Congress in the coming years and believes they cannot afford to wait.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 17:39 UTC)

President Trump addressed concerns about job losses due to artificial intelligence, stating, “Right now, they’re not,” while emphasizing that there are many jobs available, but the challenge lies in finding people to fill them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing has lost sixty-eight thousand jobs and the trucking transportation sector has seen a reduction of twenty-eight thousand three hundred jobs since the beginning of Trump’s second term. Looking ahead, Trump is counting on the expansion of AI data centers and power plants to stimulate hiring and boost economic growth, while the nonprofit RAISE US plans to use states as a testing ground for ideas that Congress may adopt as policies.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 15:51 UTC)

Raimondo has been appointed as the CEO of the nonprofit RAISE US, which is launching with over $500 million dedicated to innovative education and training initiatives. In her announcement, Raimondo emphasized the importance of taking action to ensure democracy remains strong while leading in artificial intelligence. The organization plans to create policies that strengthen the connection between schools and employers, with the goal of replacing layoffs with new, higher-paying job opportunities.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 13:43 UTC)

A new nonprofit called RAISE US has been founded by Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb, with an advisory board that includes notable figures like Paul Ryan and Liz Shuler, and support from major companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. The initiative aims to invest over $500 million in education and training to assist Americans displaced by AI, as projections suggest that up to 25 million jobs could be lost in the U.S. over the next five years. RAISE US is partnering with officials in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Utah to develop policies that connect schools with employers and ensure that the economic benefits of AI do not lead to widespread unemployment and instability.