New Google Generative AI Leader Training and Certification
December 8, 2025
Thanks to $2M funding from Google.org, NAAIC is entering a new and powerful phase of growth. This funding will expand our mentorship program, launch new faculty training and certification opportunities, and extend our reach into high school AI education. The first offering under this expansion is Google’s Generative AI Leader Training and Certification, a no-cost opportunity for community college faculty to become go-to resources in AI leadership. Delivered through Google Cloud’s Career Launchpad in collaboration with NAAIC, this training will cover:
- Fundamentals of Generative AI
- Google Cloud’s Gen AI tools and offerings
- Techniques for improving model output
- Gen AI business strategies
Training Dates: January 16 & 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST
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Community Colleges Leading the AI Workforce Movement: Inside the NAAIC AI Summit 2026
March 10, 2026
NAAIC convened educators, industry leaders, and policymakers at the 2026 AI Summit to explore how applied AI education is expanding across community colleges. The event highlighted collaborative strategies for strengthening the national AI workforce pipeline and preparing students for emerging careers.
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Blog Post
NAAIC Partners with Cisco to Advance AI Skills for Educators
March 9, 2026
NAAIC is partnering with Cisco to expand access to industry-aligned AI and networking skills for educators. Through Cisco Networking Academy resources and curriculum, the collaboration helps community colleges strengthen applied AI programs and prepare students for high-demand careers.
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Announcement
Partnership with CompTIA to Strengthen the AI Workforce Pipeline
February 4, 2026
NAAIC announces a strategic partnership with CompTIA, the global leader in vendor-neutral certifications, to expand industry-aligned AI education. The collaboration launches NAAIC’s first-ever K–12 initiative, equipping high school educators with free AI training and credentials to prepare students for the future workforce.
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