Intel is advancing its commitment to AI education and workforce readiness with nationwide initiatives aimed at equipping students with the skills needed for tomorrow’s economy. Through the AI for Youth Program, Intel provides 250 hours of learning resources for grades 3-12, covering technical skills such as generative AI and machine learning, alongside critical competencies in AI ethics and responsible innovation.
AI NEWS – Educators benefit from Intel’s expanded Skills for Innovation, which includes over 100 AI-integrated lesson plans and train-the-trainer support for building secure, AI-ready school infrastructure. Building on the success of the pilot at Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio, Intel is scaling its AI-Ready School model nationwide, ensuring students across the U.S. have access to high-quality AI education.
Intel also engages students through innovation challenges like the AI Impact Festival, partnering with states and institutions to host community-based competitions that encourage entrepreneurship and problem-solving. These programs provide technology guidance, mentorship, and platforms to showcase student innovations, such as high school winner Crystal Yang, creator of Audemy.org, an AI-powered educational platform serving over 200,000 blind children nationwide.
Beyond K-12 education, Intel is expanding AI programming across 130 community colleges, targeting employability in high-demand sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, and cybersecurity. The programs also cover cross-industry skills in sustainability, accessibility, and applied ethics, ensuring students gain practical knowledge relevant across multiple fields. Intel’s initiatives support community colleges in building outreach programs for K-12 students and families, providing curriculum, training resources, and mentorship opportunities.
Through these comprehensive programs, Intel is creating a pipeline of AI-ready talent, empowering students to gain hands-on experience, develop technical and ethical competencies, and participate fully in the nation’s technological future.