California to Train Students and Educators in AI

State Partners with NVIDIA to Provide Industry-Recognized Certifications

August 9, 2024

By Louis Stewart

The state of California is partnering with NVIDIA to provide community colleges with access to AI tools and training. The program aims to create pipelines and learning paths for AI talent and industry-recognized certifications. NVIDIA will work with the state to develop curriculum, provide training for educators, and connect students with AI job opportunities.

The partnership is part of California's broader effort to make the state a leader in AI. The state has invested heavily in AI research and development, and it is home to some of the world's leading AI companies. The partnership with NVIDIA will help to ensure that California has the workforce it needs to continue to lead in this rapidly growing field.

The program will start with ten community colleges, with plans to expand to additional colleges in the future. The program will offer students a variety of AI courses, including courses on AI fundamentals, machine learning, and deep learning. Students who complete the program will earn industry-recognized certifications from NVIDIA.

The partnership with NVIDIA is expected to have a significant impact on AI education in California. The program will provide students with the skills they need to enter the AI workforce and help to ensure that California has the workforce it needs to continue to lead in AI.