{"id":522183,"date":"2021-08-03T09:03:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T13:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/intel-launches-ai-for-workforce-program-for-students-in-18-community-colleges\/"},"modified":"2021-08-03T09:03:36","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T13:03:36","slug":"intel-launches-ai-for-workforce-program-for-students-in-18-community-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/intel-launches-ai-for-workforce-program-for-students-in-18-community-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Intel Launches AI for Workforce Program for Students in 18 Community Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Intel Launches AI for Workforce Program for Students in 18 Community Colleges<\/b><\/p>\n

Intel\u2019s artificial intelligence degree program helps create the next generation of US technologists, engineers and inventors.<\/b><\/p>\n

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nIntel (Nasdaq: INTC): What\u2019s New: <\/b>Intel is announcing a major expansion of its Intel\u00ae AI for Workforce Program<\/a> to help educate the next generation of U.S. technologists, engineers and inventors \u2014 and to help them land careers in their chosen fields, ranging from healthcare to nursing to business. To support the expansion of the program across the U.S., Intel is collaborating with Dell Technologies to provide technical and infrastructure expertise. Students who complete the program, which is being added at 18 schools across 11 U.S. states, will receive a certificate or an associate degree in artificial intelligence (AI).\n<\/p>\n

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On Aug. 3, 2021, Intel announced a broad expansion of its AI for Workforce Program at 18 community colleges across 11 U.S. states. Among the students enrolled in an early pilot program at Maricopa Community College in Arizona are Penny (right) and Stacy Good, a mother and daughter who live in a suburb of Phoenix. The Intel program, in partnership with Dell Technologies, aims to fill a gap in students entering the U.S. workforce with skills in artificial intelligence — for which there is a huge demand. Says Stacy Good about her AI coursework: “I think that it opens up a lot of doors, especially for young people who are getting into the field at a young age. The jobs are pretty much uncountable.\u201d (Credit: Evan Sprague\/Intel Corporation)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cAI is one of the superpowers fueling innovation, economic growth, job creation and advancements across every aspect of society. The next-generation workforce will need skills and training in AI to develop solutions to the world\u2019s greatest challenges, and community colleges play a huge role in unleashing innovative thinking. Community college is where I developed my passion for technology and kicked off the career journey that eventually led to my dream job as the CEO of Intel.\u201d <\/i><\/p>\n

\u2014 Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO<\/i><\/p>\n

What It Is:<\/b> The Intel AI for Workforce Program, with technology support from Dell Technologies, helps students gain critically-needed job skills in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence \u2014 with courses on data collection, computer vision, AI model training, coding, the societal impacts and ethics of AI technology, and more.\n<\/p>\n

\nStarted in 2020 as a collaboration between Intel and a community college<\/a> in Maricopa County, Arizona, the program is adding 18 institutions that serve a total of 800,000 students. Plans to expand to 50 more community and vocational colleges in 2022 are underway.\n<\/p>\n

\nIntel\u2019s leaders believe AI technology should be shaped by people offering diverse voices and experiences. Community colleges offer the chance to democratize AI technology. In the U.S. higher education system, these schools attract students with the richest variety of backgrounds and expertise.\n<\/p>\n

\nDell Technologies is providing technical expertise to the schools on how best to configure AI labs for teaching in-person, hybrid and online students.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHigher education institutions are a catalyst for change by providing expertise and training in emerging fields,\u201d said Jillian Mansolf, senior vice president and general manager, U.S. Corporate and Public Sector, Dell Technologies. \u201cBy collaborating with Intel, Dell is able to deliver AI learning experiences to these students, helping to prepare the future workforce for impact and success.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nGelsinger said: \u201cI can\u2019t wait to see the amazing things these students will do with AI technology to improve the life of every person on the planet. We hope other companies will join us in this important mission.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Who Is Involved:<\/b> The 18 participating schools are Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California; Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque; College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas; County College of Morris in Randolph, New Jersey; Maricopa Community College in Maricopa County, Arizona; Folsom Lake College in Folsom, California; Foothills-DeAnza in Los Altos, California; Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Wisconsin; Houston Community College; Ivy Tech Community College in Lake County, Indiana; Lonestar Community College in The Woodlands, Texas; Middlesex College in Edison, New Jersey; Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; Morris County Vocational School in Denville, New Jersey; Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey; Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California; Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon; and Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan.\n<\/p>\n

\nEight of the schools are classified by the U.S. Department of Education as Minority Serving Institutions. Supporting underserved communities is key to Intel\u2019s commitment to expand digital readiness worldwide<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

\nMore than 80 community college professors have received professional development from Intel and have been certified as Intel AI trainers.\n<\/p>\n

About the Need:<\/b> The artificial intelligence field is booming. Recent studies<\/a> show the demand for AI skills among employers is likely to grow significantly. Technology that supports AI is growing similarly fast, with rapidly emerging new tools and applications that require workers to learn new technical skills. The impact of AI \u2013 and its future applications \u2013 spans high tech, healthcare, automotive, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace and other fields.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe need for AI technology in the workforce, across several industries, is critical for U.S. economic growth,\u201d Gelsinger said.\n<\/p>\n

\nOn a national basis, data from the American Association of Community Colleges<\/a> shows that 57% of community college students are women, 27% identify as Hispanic, 13% as Black and 6% as Asian\/Pacific Islander. Fully 29% of these students report that they\u2019re the first in their families to attend college.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIt\u2019s clear there is tremendous need for more AI skills in the future workforce, and community colleges attract students with a variety of backgrounds \u2014 making them perfect for helping to better diversify AI,\u201d said Gregory Bryant, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel. \u201cWe are partnering with community colleges to expand access to technology skills that, in turn, will lead to top jobs. This includes everything from AI curriculum and teacher training to seeding internships and more. We\u2019re committed as a company to accelerating this important effort to help drive a thriving economy and tech-savvy workforce.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

About the Data:<\/b> Data show a broad need in the U.S. higher education system for more academic AI training and coursework. A recent EdScoop survey<\/a> of 246 educators, administrators and IT decision-makers in higher education shows that:\n<\/p>\n