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NVIDIA and SLCC partner to strengthen students and educators with AI skills

Salt Lake Community College is one of nine Utah higher education institutions to be included in a recently announced public-private partnership with NVIDIA, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), to empower faculty to teach generative AI skills to students.

NVIDIA will provide a range of resources, including the opportunity for educators to earn a certificate through the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute University Ambassador Program. This program will provide teaching kits, workshop materials, and access to NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated cloud-based workstations. Utah educators will also gain resources in accelerated computing and data science, equipping them to enhance classroom instruction and prepare students with in-demand workforce skills.

“AI is rapidly powering change in almost every industry, so we are thrilled to be part of this partnership with NVIDIA to ensure Salt Lake Community College is preparing our students with the AI skills and knowledge they will need to optimize their careers,” says

Greg Peterson, president of SLCC. “This statewide investment in Utah’s higher education by NVIDIA is a win-win for all involved.”

In addition to this accelerated program, state agencies will provide internship and apprenticeship opportunities that will allow students to attain hands-on experience in AI and technology, further enhancing their skills and positioning them for academic and career success.

“With AI revolutionizing industries worldwide, it’s critical to prepare current and future workforces with the right skills and training,” says Greg Estes, vice president of corporate marketing and developer programs at NVIDIA. “Through this AI education initiative with NVIDIA, Utah can foster innovation, improve economic growth, and prepare students to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.”