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Empowering Educators: Transformative Faculty Development Programs for Academic Excellence
Our Faculty Development programs prepare educators to teach cutting-edge AI technologies at community colleges nationwide. Through industry-developed workshops, mentorship, and collaborative learning opportunities, we equip faculty with the specialized knowledge needed to create accessible pathways to AI careers for students across the country.
FacultySupporting Institutions: Unlock Your Community College's Potential with our AI Mentorship Program
Build Your AI Program with Expert Guidance. Join our mentorship initiative supporting community colleges in launching degrees and courses in applied AI.
Get one-on-one support, faculty development, and direct access to industry-informed resources.
High School Teacher Preparation in the Age of AI
Our professional development programs provide resources for high school teachers to integrate industry-aligned AI curriculum into secondary classrooms. Through expert-led workshops, self-paced training, and a national community of practice, we provide the tools and credentials needed to high school students to learn foundational AI concepts and skills before transitioning to college and the workforce. We equip educators with the confidence to prepare students for high-demand AI career pathways and technical education nationwide.
High School TeachersUnlock the Future of Dual Enrollment with AI
How can community colleges and high school districts unite to transform AI from a buzzword into a clear, reliable pathway to student success? This question sits at the heart of our partnership between the Education Strategy Group (ESG) and the National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC). We are bridging the gap between classroom learning and the workforce by creating standardized, replicable dual enrollment models that help institutions scale cutting-edge AI pathways nationwide.
Bridging High School to High-Impact Careers
AI is no longer a niche field—it is a foundational skill set. We strive to transform successful local models into a standardized, national playbook that empowers institutions to build seamless transitions from high school to postsecondary credentials. By creating highly structured, guided pathways, we ensure every student has a clear, accelerated route to an AI degree and stackable certifications that translate directly into the workforce. The finalized playbook is scheduled for publication in Summer 2027.
Building Momentum Together
We are removing the barriers to implementation by providing institutions with the tools, mapping, and frameworks needed to launch robust AI programs with confidence. This isn't just about adding new courses; it's about creating a sustainable ecosystem of K-12, postsecondary, and industry leaders committed to equity and excellence in tech education.
Join us in redefining what's possible for the next generation. Let's build the future of AI education, together.
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Share Your ExperienceExplore Curated AI Teaching Resources
Empowering faculty with specialized resources to teach cutting-edge AI at community colleges.
AI Teaching Frameworks
Foundational resources that outline instructional approaches, learning outcomes, and best practices for integrating AI into diverse academic disciplines. These include conceptual models, competency maps, and instructional design strategies tailored for community college environments.
Curriculum Models
Ready-to-use and adaptable course materials including syllabi, module outlines, sample assignments, and full Canvas course exports. Designed to support the development of AI pathways and individual courses in areas such as machine learning, ethics, data science, and more.
Faculty Development Workshops
Training materials, slide decks, and recordings from past professional development sessions. These resources support instructors in building content expertise, teaching AI concepts confidently, and accessing industry-aligned certification opportunities.
Program Implementation Guides
Explore how colleges across the consortium have successfully launched and expanded AI programs through mentorship, faculty collaboration, and strategic partnerships. This section features highlights and success stories from NAAIC’s mentorship initiative, offering real-world examples and lessons learned from institutions leading the way in applied AI education.