Source: This MAIN post summarizes a Meridian Community College announcement published September 2, 2024. The MCC announcement invited employees to join AI courses through the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN).
Meridian Community College (MCC) said employees could participate in new AI courses connected to MAIN. MAIN is Mississippi’s coordinated statewide AI initiative for education, literacy, workforce training, responsible adoption, and practical implementation.
Key Takeaways
- MCC is participating as a MAIN member institution.
- MCC invited employees to begin AI coursework in a Train the Trainer format during September 2024.
- The courses named by MCC include Introduction to AI, AI for Manufacturing, and Introduction to Generative AI.
- Intel’s Digital Readiness AI for Workforce program helped shape the coursework, which MCC said had been adapted for Canvas.
- The courses use no-code tools. MCC also described them as accessible without programming or computer science prerequisites.
How MCC Described the AI Training
In the MCC announcement, computer science instructor Michelle Stokley emphasized that AI literacy is becoming part of workforce preparation and higher education. In addition, the source pointed to familiar tools and services as examples of AI in daily work and life. Those examples included virtual assistants, email spam filters, recommendation systems, and personalized online experiences.
MCC said Dr. Kollin Napier, a Mississippi community college instructor and director of MAIN, leads the courses. The announcement said the training covers AI concepts, applications, history, current trends, future implications, hands-on activities, ethics, and societal impacts.
Why This Matters for Mississippi’s Workforce
For MAIN, the MCC announcement shows how Mississippi community colleges can expand practical AI literacy across campuses and workplaces. As a result, employee training can help institutions build local capacity for AI education and workforce training.
The announcement also connects with MAIN’s broader work in AI courses and workforce training. It also supports practical implementation through the AI Innovation Hub and public-facing AI resources for Mississippi learners, educators, and employers.
Original Source
Read the original MCC announcement: MCC employees invited to join new AI courses through MAIN initiative.
For more information, the MCC source listed Dr. Napier at kollin.napier@mgccc.edu and Michelle Stokley at michelle.stokley@meridiancc.edu.