Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R-IN) has co-chaired the launch of RAISE US, a nonprofit dedicated to AI workforce development.

The initiative arrives as businesses increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, creating a significant risk of job displacement across various sectors. By providing resources for retraining and transition, the organization seeks to mitigate the economic shock for workers whose roles are rendered obsolete by automation.

RAISE US operates as a national initiative within the U.S. [2]. The nonprofit has established a fund totaling $500 million [3] to support its mission of helping workers navigate the shift in the labor market. This financial backing is intended to facilitate the transition for those whose livelihoods are impacted by the rapid adoption of AI technologies [1].

Holcomb said the organization is designed to ease the transition for workers as businesses adopt artificial intelligence [1]. The group focuses on workforce development to ensure that the AI boom does not leave a large portion of the American labor force behind [4].

The nonprofit's strategy involves identifying the specific skills required for the evolving economy, and providing the necessary training to bridge the gap between current worker capabilities and new industry demands [4]. Through this approach, RAISE US intends to stabilize the workforce during a period of volatile technological growth [2].

As companies accelerate the deployment of generative AI and automated systems, the scale of labor market disruption is expected to grow. The $500 million [3] fund serves as a buffer, offering a structured path for professional pivot and skill acquisition [3].

“RAISE US aims to help workers transition as AI adoption reshapes the labor market.”

The launch of RAISE US signals a shift toward private-sector and nonprofit-led interventions to handle AI-driven unemployment. By focusing on a massive dedicated fund for retraining, the initiative acknowledges that the pace of AI integration may outstrip the ability of traditional government social safety nets to adapt to rapid workforce displacement.