The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills is rapidly growing and developing a skilled workforce will be critical for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. Lone Star College has partnered with Intel, an industry leader in creating world-changing technology, to implement the AI for Workforce program and help define AI program implementation.

“Lone Star College has always been known as a leader in training tomorrow’s workforce with cutting edge technology,” said Dwight L. Smith, III, Ed.D., LSC vice chancellor, Academic and Workforce Success. “This collaboration with Intel will ensure our students are prepared to become the next-generation employee.”

A survey conducted by EdScoop found that among eight areas of IT instruction, 53% of higher education officials anticipated AI would account for the greatest increase in instructional demand over the next three years, trailing only cybersecurity studies by a small margin.

Since the program launched in Arizona, AI for Workforce has expanded to 18 schools in 11 states, including New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, California, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Jersey, and Arizona. These 18 schools serve 800,000 students, with eight institutions, including LSC, classified as Minority Serving Institutions.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 15% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.

“AI is one of the superpowers fueling innovation, economic growth, job creation and advancements across every aspect of society,” said Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO. “Community college is where I developed my passion for technology and kicked off the career journey that eventually led to my dream job as the CEO of Intel.”

Visit LoneStar.edu/InformationTechnology to learn more about all the IT programs LSC has to offer.

Lone Star College and Intel have partnered to develop the Artificial Intelligence for Workforce program to help define AI program implementation for students.

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. Lone Star College consists of seven colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu