About Us
The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) connects community colleges, industry leaders, and faculty nationwide to build a robust national AI talent pipeline. Led by Miami Dade College, Houston City College and Maricopa Community Colleges, we're democratizing AI education by bringing cutting-edge, industry-informed teaching to the undergraduate level.
Pioneering Undergraduate AI Education Across the Country.
NAAIC is transforming how AI is taught at community colleges nationwide. Through strategic partnerships with leading technology companies and educational institutions, we provide the resources, training, and connections faculty need to teach AI effectively, helping colleges develop programs that create accessible pathways to high-demand careers.
For whom is NAAIC:
Faculty who need specialized training to teach cutting-edge AI concepts and technologies
College Administrators seeking guidance on developing effective AI programs that serve their communities
Industry Partners who understand what skills are needed in the workforce and have educational resources to share
NAAIC serves as the bridge between these communities, facilitating collaboration, resource-sharing, and best practices at a national scale.
Teaching AI Effectively
NAAIC provides the support you need to teach cutting-edge AI technologies and concepts to undergraduate students. Through our resources, training programs, and community of practice, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to prepare students for high-demand AI careers.
Industry-Developed Training
Curriculum Resources
Peer Community
Continuing Education
“DMACC is making significant strides in artificial intelligence education thanks to the support and mentorship of NAAIC.”
Building Successful AI Programs
NAAIC provides mentorship and resources to help your institution develop and deliver effective AI education. Whether you're launching a new program or enhancing existing offerings, we offer guidance on curriculum development, faculty preparation, and industry partnerships.
Program Development Guidance
Administrative Templates
Access frameworks for structuring AI programs within your institution
Faculty Development
Resources to prepare your faculty to teach AI effectively
Industry Connections
Built-in partnerships with leading AI companies
Scaling Your Educational Impact
Partner with NAAIC to share your expertise and resources with community colleges nationwide. Instead of managing individual relationships with hundreds of institutions, our consortium provides a streamlined approach to supporting AI education at scale.
National Reach
Connect with faculty and colleges across America through one partnership
Curriculum Influence
Help shape how AI is taught to ensure graduates have relevant skills
Talent Pipeline
Access a growing pool of diverse, work-ready AI professionals
Resource Amplification
Maximize the impact of your educational materials and training
Our partners
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Leadership Team
Our leadership team is dedicated to advancing AI education and training across community colleges. With their expertise and vision, they guide the development of innovative programs that prepare students for successful careers in artificial intelligence.
Miami Dade College
Houston City College
Maricopa Community Colleges
National AI Business Industry Leadership Team
NAAIC is guided and supported by a National Business Industry Leadership Team (BILT) composed of an elite team of Artificial Intelligence subject matter experts. This committee plays a vital role in identifying, updating, and disseminating the evolving and emerging requisite knowledge and skills that are required of workforce-ready graduates from applied AI degrees at community colleges. The BILT members bring a wealth of experience and perspectives, ensuring our work remains impactful and aligned with emerging challenges and opportunities.
ZETEC
Ettorre & Associates Inc.
Intel Corporation
Neubloc
Cloudflare
Jobs For the Future
Wavicle Data Solutions
Lenovo
Maricopa Community Colleges
Elder Research
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
State of Nebraska
LiveCarta
Microsoft
KnitWell Group
SeedAI
AixHR
UnDesto AI
Intel Corporation
Hummingbirds AI
World Wide Technology
Interested in Joining BILT?
We are constantly recruiting new members for the National AI BILT. If you are a subject matter expert in AI and you have a passion for developing the next generation of AI talent through community colleges, fill out our form:
