NAAIC in the News

In this opinion article, NAAIC is highlighted as a vital resource that provides community colleges with free tools, faculty training, and industry partnerships to build a national pipeline of skilled AI practitioners.

NAAIC is highlighted for its partnership with CompTIA to provide high school teachers with free training and industry-validated credentials, extending its mission to democratize AI education earlier in the talent pipeline.

NAAIC was featured in Forbes, highlighting how community colleges are stepping up as America’s AI talent engine. The article spotlights the consortium’s mission to put applied AI skills where they matter most in today’s workforce.

The National Applied AI Consortium continues to shape the future of AI workforce development, informing national research efforts through its growing community college network.

The National Applied AI Consortium is positioning itself at the center of America’s artificial intelligence revolution with $2 million in funding from Google.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.