Miles College, a historically Black college based in Fairfield, Ala., is rolling out a new “Access for All” program that aims to provide workforce preparedness skills in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to hundreds of Alabama high school students.
Beginning this year, the program hopes to support up to 750 underserved high schoolers in the state to “explore post-secondary and workforce pathways in an increasingly AI-driven economy, the college said on March 2.
Key to the Access for All effort will be a “workforce preparedness experience” offered by education technology provider StudyFetch, along with content from NVIDIA Academy and the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute that Miles College said is geared to “introduce students to practical skills and concepts relevant to the modern AI workforce.”
“The initiative responds to growing concerns that many students, particularly those from underserved communities, graduate without early exposure to industry-relevant skills or a clear understanding of emerging career opportunities,” Miles College said.
“Our collaborations with StudyFetch and NVIDIA represent more than innovation, they are intentional preparation,” said Miles College President Bobbie Knight.
“We are equipping our students with cutting-edge AI tools that enhance learning, sharpen critical thinking, and accelerate career readiness,” Knight emphasized.
“The future of our nation’s workforce hinges on equitable access to opportunities for all students,” stated Sekou Biddle, vice president of advocacy and student professional development programs at UNCF, which is supporting Miles College in the Access for All effort.
