Preparing the Bay Area for Tomorrow’s AI Opportunities

“As a student of Tuan Nguyen last semester (Intro to AI/ML 96F), the class was life changing. Inspiring lectures, class discussions, and a drastic increase in my knowledge. I am now using tools and writing software I couldn't imagine I ever would. It has completely energized me yet again and changed my life for the better.”

Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous and in demand in every industry sector. Developing and having an AI curriculum to train and provide hands-on practice for learners would be essential for our incoming generations of high-tech professionals. Our AIDA curriculum will be made available to all colleges in California. I am so excited to be part of the AI curriculum development team. Please join us in the AIDA community!

“The problem is: we don't have enough skilled talent to fill these jobs, and it’s a national imperative that we change the way we imagine, educate, recruit and upskill our technical workforce. We must abandon the flawed idea that AI jobs are only for people with master’s degrees or PhDs with decades of experience.” (Forbes, 2021)

“Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics are some of the highest sought-after jobs in the current tech industry with projections showing a greater demand over the next few decades. Community colleges, with our small class sizes, dedicated student support, and outstanding faculty, can provide students with a world-class education and skills in these areas. These fields touch all aspects of our lives, from national security and banking, to smartphones, law enforcement, and medicine.”