WING Act

The Workforce Investment for Next-Generation Technologies Act (WING Act) would establish up to 20 pilot projects designed to create national, industry-recognized skill certifications for high-tech fields. These certifications would focus on 16 specific industries—such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing—as well as four areas related to homeland security technology.

For citizens, this bill aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by ensuring that training programs meet the actual technical requirements of modern employers. By standardizing these certifications to align with two-year associate degrees, the bill seeks to provide workers with portable, verified credentials that make it easier to secure high-paying jobs in rapidly evolving technology sectors.