# AI Ready – U.S. Department of Labor > Source: > Published: 2026-06-02 21:22:21+00:00 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. 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. Text the word to the number *Phone numbers are used solely for delivering the course and will never be shared with or sold to third parties for marketing purposes.*