MDC Annual Report - A Catalyst for Impact 2023 Annual Report
Preparing an AI Workforce
2023-07-08 09:59:13
As MDC positions itself as Miami’s premier AI training hub, the College inaugurated two new state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centers at the North and Wolfson Campuses. Poised to serve as an epicenter for preparing our future AI workforce, the new cutting-edge facilities are living labs where people can learn, teach, collaborate, and realize AI’s potential and impact on our world.
Most recently, MDC’s School of Engineering and Technology received approval from the Florida Department of Education to introduce three pioneering college-level programs in AI. These programs, set to launch in the fall of 2023, are the first of their kind in the state of Florida and will build upon MDC’s goal to provide a Bachelor of Science in Applied AI through a stackable credential pathway. The new approved programs include a College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Artificial Intelligence Awareness, a College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Artificial Intelligence Practitioner, and an Associate in Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence, one of the first AI associate degrees in the nation, which will provide students with an understanding of AI’s lifecycle management and the ethical considerations relevant to its design and implementation.
MDC’s Strategic Initiatives Underway to Advance AI Education and Workforce Development
1.Prepare students for high-demand AI jobs with a curriculum developed by industry experts on the AI Advisory Committee
2.Implement AI for All to expose every MDC student and faculty to AI regardless of discipline
3.Develop the first Bachelor of Science in Applied AI with a stackable credentials pathway
4.Educate the community on the latest AI trends and practices with the AI Speaker Series
5.Host AI Summer Programs to introduce high school students to AI
500+ faculty have participated in the “Leveraging AI to Advance Student Success” workshop
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