The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has joined a group, focused on increasing the number of AI professionals across the country.
MCCCD is joining the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium, which will receive $2.8 million in funding from the National Science Foundation to develop and implement AI courses, certificates and degree programs.
In a statement, district officials said as the field of AI is rapidly transforming industries and society, there’s a critical shortage of skilled AI professionals who can apply AI solutions to real-world problems.
There’s also a scarcity of two-year colleges offering AI programs with qualified instructors.
To address this gap, the consortium will serve as a national reference for AI education and support for community colleges.
Pending approval, MCCCD plans to launch a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in fall 2025.
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