NAAIC in the News

IBM and NAAIC launched a collaboration to deliver a customized AI learning plan for faculty and staff at community colleges across the United States.

The National Applied AI Consortium was mentioned as an initiative led by Miami Dade College and supported by the National Science Foundation designed to train educators and help community colleges develop applied AI degree programs.

The article highlights NAAIC as as a national strategic architect that aligns community college education with industry-standard resources to scale workforce development and ensure equitable access to high-demand AI careers.

The National Science Foundation highlighted NAAIC's role at the upcoming AI Expo 2026, showcasing its role as an NSF awardee in advancing AI education and workforce development through community colleges.

MDC leads the way in AI education by using the BILT model to align curriculum with industry needs. Through NAAIC, these resources are now available nationwide, helping community colleges build a career-ready AI talent pipeline.

NAAIC is featured as a national leader giving community colleges free access to AI curriculum, faculty training, and industry tools,showing how colleges can rapidly prepare students for the AI‑powered workforce at scale.

A Telemundo News feature spotlights how NAAIC is expanding access to applied AI education, with students using AI to solve real-world challenges across industries.

On Nasdaq’s signature talk show, Nasdaq TradeTalks, NAAIC CoPIs sat down with host Jill Maladrino and industry and education leaders to discuss the role of community colleges as the backbone of America’s emerging applied AI workforce.

AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance and the National Applied AI Consortium are working with community colleges across the United States to scale applied AI programs and workforce pathways.

NAAIC is highlighted as an example of college network sharing curricula across institutions, partnering with industry, and transforming how AI is taught nationwide.