NAAIC in the News
Google Backs Community Colleges in New AI Workforce Push
Insight into Academia
The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC), a new national partnership anchored in the community college system is positioning itself at the center of America’s artificial intelligence revolution.
October 22, 2025
Google.org Awards $2 Million to the National Applied AI Consortium to Expand America’s AI Workforce
Business Wire
The National Applied AI Consortium today announced a $2 million funding from Google.org to expand its groundbreaking work training America’s next generation of AI professionals through community colleges.
October 21, 2025
Case Study: Building an AI-Ready Workforce in Miami Through Industry Collaboration
WorkforceGPS
This case study examines how Miami, Florida, is building an AI-ready workforce through industry-driven strategies and strong collaboration among employers, educators, and public agencies.
September 24, 2025
New White House commitments empower teachers, students, and job seekers through AI skilling and learning
Microsoft Blog
Microsoft set of new commitments at a meeting of the White House AI Education Task Force, from free AI-powered tools for students to no-cost training and certifications via NAAIC, aimed at equipping teachers with the AI skills.
September 4, 2025
How Higher Ed Can Secure Funding To Align With An AI-Powered Workforce
Forbes
Through efforts like NAAIC, which involves employers such as Intel and Amazon, higher education institutions can more easily secure funding by showcasing employer-aligned AI curricula, and demonstrating clear pathways from college to real-world jobs
July 19, 2025
NSF invests $2.8M to strengthen technical AI education at two-year institutions
NSF
The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a grant of $2.8 million to establish a National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC) at Miami Dade College.
August 2, 2024
Community Colleges Band Together On AI Education
Forbes
With a $2.8 million U.S. National Science Foundation grant, Miami Dade College, in partnership with Houston City College and Maricopa Community College, is launching the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium.
August 6, 2024
AI Workforce Development At Colleges And Discerning Signal From Noise
Forbes
How a new national initiative, led by the National Applied AI Consortium, is helping community colleges build affordable, industry-aligned AI programs so students and workers can gain real, employment-ready AI skills.
June 13, 2025