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Four stakeholder groups. One coordinated effort. Multiple ways to participate in building inclusive AI opportunity.

Why "Bridge"?

The gap isn't technical—it's coordination. We have all the pieces. They're just not connected.

  • Education: NJIT can teach world-class AI skills
  • Business: Companies desperately need AI-skilled workers
  • Community: Residents need accessible training and opportunity
  • Government: Grants and workforce development funding exists

But they're not talking. The AI Bridge Initiative is literally a bridge—connecting stakeholders who need each other. It's not rocket science. It's just coordination.

Four Ways To Engage

01

For Students

Whether you're a high school senior, community college transfer, or career-changer, there's a path for you.

NJIT Enterprise AI Degree

  • → Apply to NJIT for Fall 2026
  • → Service-learning opportunities
  • → Real-world projects before graduation
  • → Fortune 100 recruiting pipeline

Community Training

  • → Volunteer with community programs
  • → Build teaching portfolio
  • → Network with local businesses
  • → Gain real-world experience
02

For Businesses

Partner for corporate training, sponsor community programs, or recruit NJIT students.

Corporate Training

  • → Upskill existing workforce
  • → Custom curriculum for your needs
  • → Proven training methodology
  • → AI-augmented development practices

Hiring Pipeline

  • → Recruit from Enterprise AI program
  • → Internships and apprenticeships
  • → Sponsor capstone projects
  • → 23-year track record of excellence
03

For Community Organizations

Host training events, recruit participants, or connect us with workforce development programs.

January 2026 Pilot Partners

  • → Provide venue for training
  • → Recruit 10-15 participants
  • → Co-brand the event
  • → Build community impact

Ongoing Partnerships

  • → Regular training sessions
  • → Grant coordination
  • → Community needs assessment
  • → Long-term relationship building
04

For Government & Workforce Development

Explore grant opportunities, coordinate workforce initiatives, or replicate this model in other regions.

  • Workforce Development Grants: Community training funding opportunities
  • Regional Coordination: Connect with existing workforce programs
  • Policy Input: Share what works to inform state/national AI policy
  • Replication Model: Help other regions build similar stakeholder bridges

Why Now?

AI is being adopted rapidly across industries. Organizations face critical workforce challenges.

  1. Skills gap: High demand for AI-capable workers exceeds current supply
  2. Workforce transformation: Existing employees need upskilling in AI tools and practices
  3. Coordination challenge: Educational institutions, businesses, and communities need better alignment

Early action creates better outcomes. By building inclusive pathways to AI skills now, we can help ensure broad participation in emerging opportunities.

Let's Build This Together

This initiative only works if we coordinate. Whether you're a student, business, community organization, or government agency—there's a role for you.

Email: keith.williams@njit.edu

Subject line: "[Students/Business/Community/Government] - [Brief description]"

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