A national initiative to prepare community college faculty and students to leverage artificial intelligence for transformative teaching and learning across all disciplines.
The technical and career workforce must not only comprehend AI technology but also identify innovative ways to leverage this technology to enhance their job performance while providing greater value to their businesses. Building on previous partnerships and success with the Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Conference, Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) proposes a three-year, comprehensive project to meet labor market demand for workers with artificial intelligence (AI) aptitude.
While other projects have focused on developing and implementing AI curriculum in computer science, this NSF ATE program is specifically designed to prepare graduates of two-year institutions pursuing career and technical jobs. The purpose of this project is to change the perception and utilization of AI as a tool in the classroom which can then be leveraged to strengthen the AI tools of candidates entering the workforce.
Addresses a critical gap in AI education: the practical application of AI technology within the technical and career workforce trained by community colleges — across healthcare, manufacturing, business, and cybersecurity.
Recruits faculty from underrepresented communities, partners with the NCyTE National Faculty Development Academy, and shares knowledge, experiences, and content across institutions and disciplines nationwide.
An extension of the NCyTE Center providing open-source content and a CTE learning community. Each summer, the academy trains over 100 faculty through five virtual workshops and the annual CyAD Conference.
Grant Award ID 2500821, hosted by MVCC in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE).
View Grant →Summer workshops are hosted at twelve partner community colleges across different regions of the country, leveraging existing NCyTE partnerships. Explore the full cohort roster, regional assignments, and participant projects.
| Institution | Location | Region | Cohort Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham, WA | Pacific Northwest | Year 1 |
| Las Positas College | Livermore, CA | West | Year 1 |
| St Petersburg Community College | St. Petersburg, FL | Southeast | Year 1 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL | Midwest | Year 1 |
| Brookdale Community College | Lincroft, NJ | Northeast | Year 2 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD | Mid-Atlantic | Year 2 |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | Midwest | Year 2 |
| Fayetteville Technical College | Fayetteville, NC | Southeast | Year 2 |
| El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | Southwest | Year 3 |
| Honolulu Community College | Honolulu, HI | Pacific | Year 3 |
| Miami Dade Community College | Miami, FL | Southeast | Year 3 |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Mountain West | Year 3 |
Five virtual workshops covering fundamental AI concepts, teaching methodologies, and curriculum development strategies. Open to community college faculty nationwide.
Annual gathering of faculty to share experiences, present developed content, and network with peers from across the nation. Special AI in Action track included.
Regional workshops hosted at partner community colleges across 12 different regions of the country.
Regular virtual meetings to foster communication and idea exchange among members of the AI community of practice.
Continuous mentorship pairing experienced AI educators with community college faculty for guidance and support.
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Access our comprehensive library of AI teaching materials, lesson plans, lab activities, and case studies. All materials are available under a Creative Commons license and specifically tailored to community college technical and career programs.
Modular AI curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching guides.
Access ResourcesSelf-paced lessons for educators integrating AI into instruction. Complete lessons in order; each builds on prior concepts.
Learn more about the project leadership and their extensive experience in cybersecurity education, AI integration, and community college faculty development.
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