NAAIC in the News
Evolution of Skills at Scale
Nasdaq
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.
March 10, 2026
AWS collaboration with National Applied AI Consortium expands training across community colleges
EdTech Innovation Hub
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.
March 9, 2026
Broad-Access Institutions Could Lead Higher Ed’s AI Future. First, They Need Resources
WorkShift
NAAIC is highlighted as an example of college network sharing curricula across institutions, partnering with industry, and transforming how AI is taught nationwide.
February 25, 2026
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Intel Bet On Community Colleges For AI Talent
Forbes
During the NAAIC annual AI summit, executives from OpenAI, Google, Intel, and Microsoft shared how they are investing in AI education, and why community colleges are central to their strategy.
February 25, 2026
NAAIC works with AWS Tech Alliance to build US-wide AI talent pipeline
AWS Case Study
NAAIC has partnered with the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance to democratize AI education. This case study explores how the collaboration provides faculty with industry-aligned resources to prepare students for high-demand AI careers.
February 23, 2026
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to train the nation’s AI workforce
The Hechinger Report
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.
February 9, 2026
NAAIC and CompTIA Launch Free AI Training and Credentials for High School Teachers Nationwide
Business Wire
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.
February 4, 2026
How Community Colleges Are Becoming America’s AI Talent Engine
Forbes
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.
January 29, 2026
Microsoft fellow looks at preparing the AI workforce, one community college at a time
Virginia Tech News
The National Applied AI Consortium continues to shape the future of AI workforce development, informing national research efforts through its growing community college network.
January 12, 2026
Google Backs Community Colleges in New AI Workforce Push
Insight into Academia
The National Applied AI Consortium is positioning itself at the center of America’s artificial intelligence revolution with $2 million in funding from Google.
October 22, 2025