Utah has partnered with tech giant NVIDIA to bring artificial intelligence training to students and workers across the state’s educational institutions.
In December 2024, Gov. Spencer Cox and U President Taylor Randall HBA’90 signed the collaboration to equip universities, community colleges, and adult education programs with resources to develop generative AI skills.
Teachers can now get certified through NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute, gaining access to teaching materials and cloud-based workstations to help prepare the next generation.
“AI will continue to grow in importance, affecting every sector of Utah’s economy,” says Cox. “We need to prepare our students and faculty for this technological revolution.”
The initiative targets both new graduates and professionals looking to upskill beyond traditional coursework.
“Our proactive approach to equipping teachers and students with the latest resources and training they need to prepare for the workplaces of the future will boost our state’s competitive edge in technology education and development,” says Randall.
The partnership aligns with the U’s Responsible AI Initiative led by Manish Parashar, chief AI officer and director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute.
“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,” says Parashar.
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