Blog Post

NAAIC convened educators, industry leaders, and policymakers at the 2026 AI Summit to explore how applied AI education is expanding across community colleges. The event highlighted collaborative strategies for strengthening the national AI workforce pipeline and preparing students for emerging careers.

NAAIC is partnering with Cisco to expand access to industry-aligned AI and networking skills for educators. Through Cisco Networking Academy resources and curriculum, the collaboration helps community colleges strengthen applied AI programs and prepare students for high-demand careers.

Discover how NAAIC is shaping America’s AI workforce. In its first year, the consortium has trained over 1,000 faculty and reached 31,000 students nationwide. Read the Year 1 Update to see the impact and what’s next for applied AI education.