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NAAIC expands AI workforce development to high schools

A $299,990 NSF grant will train over 600 high school teachers in AI for free. The National Applied AI Consortium aims to build AI literacy before college.

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The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) is moving AI workforce development into high schools, supported by a $299,990 National Science Foundation grant. The initiative will train more than 600 high school teachers for free, aiming to build AI literacy well before college and prepare students for jobs in an AI-driven economy.

NAAIC, led by Miami Dade College, Houston City College, and Maricopa Community Colleges, originally built community college pathways to AI credentials and industry-aligned training. Now, its work in AI for Education is reaching into high schools to help teachers build student skills earlier.

Teacher training and resources

The free professional development opportunities include curriculum support, an instructional resource hub, and access to a national AI education network. NAAIC is also launching AI training with industry and educational partners, along with self-guided certification programs.

"Preparing America's future workforce for the age of AI is urgent, and it starts with teachers," said Dr. Amy Rubinson, K-12 AI director at NAAIC. "By expanding training and resources for high school educators, NAAIC helps teachers build the confidence to bring AI into the classroom, motivating thousands of students to pursue AI college pathways and future careers."

Connecting pre-college learning to career pathways

The initiative connects AI learning in high school directly to college programs and in-demand jobs. By giving teachers the tools to introduce AI concepts early, NAAIC aims to create a smoother transition into postsecondary AI degrees and industry credentials.

Why this matters for education professionals

For K-12 teachers and administrators, the NAAIC expansion offers concrete support at no cost, reducing the time and expertise needed to develop AI curricula from scratch. It also signals that AI literacy is becoming a baseline skill, and educators who gain these competencies will be better equipped to meet new state and industry expectations. The investment in teacher training shows that AI is no longer a niche elective but a core part of workforce preparation.

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