Utah Partners with Nvidia to Boost AI Education and Workforce Training

Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training

Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth. The public-private partnership aims to equip universities, community colleges and adult education programs across Utah with the resources to develop skills in generative AI. "AI will continue to grow in importance, affecting every sector of Utah's economy," said Spencer Cox, governor of Utah, in a statement. "We need to prepare our students and faculty for this revolution. Working with NVIDIA is an ideal path to help ensure that Utah is positioned for AI growth in the near and long term." As part of the new initiative, Utah's educators can gain certification through the Nvidia Deep Learning Institute University Ambassador Program. The program offers high-quality teaching kits, extensive workshop content and access to Nvidia GPU-accelerated workstations in the cloud. By empowering educators with the latest AI skills and technologies, the initiative seeks to create a competitive advantage for Utah's entire higher education system. "We believe that AI education is more than a pathway to innovation -- it's a foundation for solving some of the world's most pressing challenges," said Manish Parashar, director of the University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, which leads the One-U Responsible AI Initiative. "By equipping students and researchers with the tools to explore, understand and create with AI, we empower them to be able to drive advancements in medicine, engineering and beyond." The initiative will begin with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and several other universities in the state, including the University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, Weber State University, Utah Tech University, Southern Utah University, Snow College and Salt Lake Community College. Setting up students and professionals for success The Utah AI education initiative will benefit students entering the job market and working professionals by helping them expand their skill sets beyond community college or adult education courses, Nvidia said. Utah state agencies are exploring how internship and apprenticeship programs can offer students hands-on experience with AI skills, helping bridge the gap between education and industry needs. This initiative aligns with Utah's broader goals of fostering a tech-savvy workforce and positioning the state as a leader in AI innovation and application. As AI continues to evolve and gain prevalence across industries, Utah's proactive approach to equipping educators and students with resources and training will help prepare its workforce for the future of technology, sharpening its competitive edge, Nvidia said.

How Nvidia is helping upskill educators and prep students for the AI age

AI is permeating nearly every industry, and, as a result, it is a powerful skill for working professionals or those soon entering the workforce to master. To help more people learn AI skills and technologies, Nvidia established the Deep Learning Institute University Ambassador Program, which equips educators with resources to teach state-of-the-art AI workshops. This program is now expanding to a new state. Also: Open AI, Anthropic invite US scientists to experiment with frontier models On Monday, Nvidia shared a new AI education initiative in the state of Utah. Through the public-private partnership, educators at universities, community colleges, and adult education programs will gain certification through the Nvidia Deep Learning Institute (DLI) University Ambassador Program, according to the release. The program offers educators teaching kits, workshop content, and Nvidia GPU-accelerated workstations in the cloud. "We need to prepare our students and faculty for this revolution," said Spencer Cox, governor of Utah. "Working with Nvidia is an ideal path to help ensure that Utah is positioned for AI growth in the near and long term." Nvidia also paired up with the state of California in August to launch an AI training program meant to train 100,000 residents. Ultimately, these initiatives aim to help students entering the job market, and those already in the workforce, expand their existing skills to meet industry demands. Also: Is your business AI-ready? 5 ways to avoid falling behind The first education facilities to get access will be the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as other universities, including the University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, Weber State University, Utah Tech University, Southern Utah University, Snow College, and Salt Lake Community College, according to the release. Also: I tested 10 AI content detectors - and these 3 correctly identified AI text every time Even if you don't reside in Utah, if you are an instructor interested in applying to the Nvidia Deep Learning Institute University Ambassador Program, you can do so by filling out the DLI Certified Instructor Application on the Nvidia website. Before applying, you can review the list of qualifications to see if you are the right candidate.

Utah to Advance AI Education, Training

A new AI education initiative in the State of Utah, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, is set to advance the state's commitment to workforce training and economic growth. The public-private partnership aims to equip universities, community colleges and adult education programs across Utah with the resources to develop skills in generative AI. "AI will continue to grow in importance, affecting every sector of Utah's economy," said Spencer Cox, governor of Utah. "We need to prepare our students and faculty for this revolution. Working with NVIDIA is an ideal path to help ensure that Utah is positioned for AI growth in the near and long term." As part of the new initiative, Utah's educators can gain certification through the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute University Ambassador Program. The program offers high-quality teaching kits, extensive workshop content and access to NVIDIA GPU-accelerated workstations in the cloud. By empowering educators with the latest AI skills and technologies, the initiative seeks to create a competitive advantage for Utah's entire higher education system. "We believe that AI education is more than a pathway to innovation -- it's a foundation for solving some of the world's most pressing challenges," said Manish Parashar, director of the University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, which leads the One-U Responsible AI Initiative. "By equipping students and researchers with the tools to explore, understand and create with AI, we empower them to be able to drive advancements in medicine, engineering and beyond." The initiative will begin with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and several other universities in the state, including the University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, Weber State University, Utah Tech University, Southern Utah University, Snow College and Salt Lake Community College. Setting Up Students and Professionals for Success The Utah AI education initiative will benefit students entering the job market and working professionals by helping them expand their skill sets beyond community college or adult education courses. Utah state agencies are exploring how internship and apprenticeship programs can offer students hands-on experience with AI skills, helping bridge the gap between education and industry needs. This initiative aligns with Utah's broader goals of fostering a tech-savvy workforce and positioning the state as a leader in AI innovation and application. As AI continues to evolve and gain prevalence across industries, Utah's proactive approach to equipping educators and students with resources and training will help prepare its workforce for the future of technology, sharpening its competitive edge.