The party will pledge more support for older workers and those with medical conditions.
In his speech, Mr Ashworth will warn of a "monumental waste of human potential," with 2.5 million people out of work because of long-term ill-health.
He will pledge that if it wins power at the next election, Labour would make it easier for those on sickness benefits to restart their payments if they take a job that doesn't work out. Mr Ashworth will also promise local councils control over a proportion of the skills budget currently spent by central government, to help ensure job training is better tailored to local areas.
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