The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) hosted its inaugural information session to introduce the consortium, its mission, and its strategic goals for advancing applied AI education in community colleges nationwide. The session outlined NAAIC’s focus on developing industry-informed curriculum, building faculty capacity, and fostering strong partnerships between academia, industry, and government to prepare students for AI-enabled careers.
Key topics included:
- NAAIC’s mission to expand access to high-quality AI education
- Goals and objectives for curriculum development, faculty professional development, and industry engagement
- Planned initiatives, including mentorship programs, faculty training opportunities, and the creation of a national AI Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) framework
- How community colleges can participate in and benefit from consortium activities
Attendees learned how to get involved, collaborate with peers, and leverage NAAIC resources to strengthen AI programs at their institutions.
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