Central Alabama Community College signed a partnership agreement with technology giant Intel to help with the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the southeast. This program will be the first in the state of Alabama and one of the first in the country.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for not only Alabama but the southeast,” Jeff Lynn, president of CACC stated.
“We consider it the highest honor to be the community college selected to lead this initiative in Alabama. We will be the leader in technology training for AI which will allow us to supply the training and qualifications to all of the innovative companies throughout the state and region.”
This program, started by Intel in 2021, is designed to prepare students for the future integration of AI in the workforce and will provide the skills and knowledge they need to be hired.
“This is just the beginning,” Lynn stated.
“The American Association of Community Colleges and Dell Technologies are also partnering with Intel to provide a network that will put community college students at the front of the line with companies across the world.”
Another key to this strong partnership is ensuring that the programs are affordable and have the resources needed to develop virtual and on-campus labs. Currently Central Alabama Community College and one other community college in south Florida are the only two colleges that have been selected in the southeast.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate and be eligible for hire by companies around the globe. Plans are to begin offering this program at the Prattville campus very soon.
“We are in the beginning phases of the program but we expect a huge influx of students,” Lynn said.
“I think it’s very important to note that this initiative was started with community colleges. We have outstanding students who are ready to be the pioneers and leaders with AI and the workforce.”
For more information, please contact Brett Pritchard at 256-215-4254 or bpritchard@cacc.edu.