Innovate Tech X launches AI Engineer Pathway to prepare high school students for AI careers

18 Feb

Innovate Tech X, an organization focused on advancing STEM education and workforce readiness, has launched the Certified AI Engineer Pathway Program to equip US high school students with skills in AI and cloud computing.

The program provides industry-recognized certifications, hands-on experience, and career preparation to help students transition into AI-driven fields.

Program structure and key components

The Certified AI Engineer Pathway Program combines technical training, practical experience, and career development to prepare students for roles in AI and cloud computing. Key components include:

Microsoft Azure certifications: Participants will complete AI-900, AZ-900, and AI-102 certifications.
Virtual internships: Students will gain hands-on experience through real-world projects in AI and technology.
Career pathway training: The program prepares students for positions such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Consultant, Data Scientist, and Computer Vision Engineer.
Leadership and management development: Training incorporates principles from The New One-Minute Manager and agile project management to build leadership skills.
Student support services: The program offers mentorship, career counseling, networking opportunities, resume-building resources, and invitations to industry events.

Workforce preparation

The program is built around Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing platform widely used for AI-driven enterprise solutions.

Paul Day, Executive Director of Innovate Tech X, highlighted the importance of AI education in early career development:

"By equipping students with cutting-edge skills and certifications before they enter the workforce, we ensure they are prepared to make an immediate impact, parents and students must recognize that every business will become a technology business, and every job will require technological skills. This program is more than education; it's a transformative experience designed to build future tech leaders."

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