U.S. Department of Labor
Make America AI-Ready
A free, 1-week AI literacy course for every American worker — delivered entirely by text message. No laptop or internet needed. Just your phone.
"The Make America AI-Ready initiative is designed to ensure every American worker has the chance to learn the foundational skills to benefit from AI." Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer · U.S. Secretary of Labor
7-Day Curriculum
5 Pillars of AI Literacy
Understand AI Principles
Understanding AI's core concepts, capabilities, and limitations, creating the foundation for effective use.
Explore AI Uses
Directly exploring different AI tools and relevant use cases, and how AI can complement human expertise.
Direct AI Effectively
Understanding how to provide the right context to AI and how to create clear prompts that produce effective outputs.
Evaluate AI Outputs
Assessing AI-generated results for accuracy and relevance, and understanding how to iterate on AI outputs.
Use AI Responsibly
Using AI in ethical and secure ways, protecting critical information, and ensuring accountability for outcomes.
How It Works
Built for Every American
Just Your Phone
No laptop, no app, no Wi-Fi required. Any cell phone works — including basic flip phones. Text READY to 20202 and you're enrolled.
10 Minutes a Day
Get daily, bite-sized, and interactive content delivered straight to your texts. Lessons meet you where you are, not the other way around.
The Start of Your AI Journey
The course is your starting point to benefit from AI. When you finish, we'll show you resources to continue to deepen your skills or explore AI-related careers.
Start Today.It's Free.
In one week, you'll go from AI-curious to AI-confident.
All it takes is a text.
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Phone numbers are used solely for delivering the course and will never be shared with or sold to third parties for marketing purposes.