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The CEO of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) announced a partnership with Google. With AI This effort aims to make Indiana the most AI-ready state in the nation.
Google is launching a series of AI workshops to help small businesses and startups across Indiana adopt and implement artificial intelligence in their operations.
“This partnership with Google and our education partners is a great step toward enabling businesses across Indiana to adopt AI technology,” said CICP CEO Melina Kennedy. “With the IN AI initiative, we will ensure businesses in our state have the resources and support they need to thrive in an AI-powered economy, while also achieving our state’s goal of equipping 1 million Hoosiers with the skills they need for the future.”
In partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and TechPoint, we offer: “Make AI work for you” Workshops for businesses that need the foundational tools and knowledge needed to integrate AI into their processes. These workshops will focus on areas such as predictive maintenance, smart automation, and other practical AI applications, along with additional resources.
“Ivy Tech Community College is proud to be a part of this program,” said Marty Pollio, president of Ivy Tech Community College. “Through the IN AI Initiative, Ivy Tech Community College is helping employers turn their interests into action by building the talent and skills needed to apply AI in real-world settings.”
To ensure long-term success, this initiative includes: train the trainer This model certifies local trainers who provide ongoing support for AI readiness, allowing businesses in every region of Indiana to continue to grow and adapt.
Google is With AI initiative.
“At Google, we are working to ensure that businesses and communities across Indiana embrace the future of AI,” said Alison Eastman, data center community and workforce development manager at Google. “Together with CICP and our education partners, we are building a foundation that will empower business, foster innovation, and contribute to Indiana’s economic growth.”
This partnership with Google is part of CICP’s broader strategy to leverage the influence of global industry leaders to ensure Hoosier employers, from Main Street to large corporations across the state, have the tools they need to improve productivity and drive wage growth.
“As TechPoint advances Indiana’s technology ecosystem and AI continues to shape the way not only the tech industry but all companies do business, we are committed to IN AI’s efforts to make Indiana the most AI-ready state in the nation,” said Eric Christopher, president and CEO of TechPoint. “Through our partnership with TechPoint and Google, we are excited to take a community-centered approach to help connect businesses to the resources they need to innovate and upskill with AI.”
To see a list of Google AI training events, go to With AI Visit INAIReady.com for resources.
