Usher's New Look Embarks On AI-Focused Collaboration With IBM To Set Students Up For Career Success
IBM News, Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Collaboration through IBM SkillsBuild will create access to technology training for thousands of young people from communities historically underrepresented in technology
SXSW EDU -- Usher's New Look (UNL) and IBM announced a collaboration to provide free career readiness training through IBM SkillsBuild. With a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and professional workplace skills, IBM will provide UNL with training and customized learning plans for student learners. This effort aims to benefit thousands of UNL's young learners nationwide, including high school and college-age youth from communities traditionally underrepresented in technology.
It's increasingly important for students to be equipped with a fundamental understanding of AI and how this technology will shape the workforce of the future. In a recent U.S. YouGov survey on AI in Education, 61% of respondents reported it is very or somewhat necessary for K-12 students to learn AI-related skills for their future careers.