How It Works

1- Submit Interest Form
Get started by completing the short employer form.

2- Finalize Agreement
An MDC representative will follow up to confirm details.

3- Select Employees
Choose up to 10 employees to enroll in the program.

4- Training Begins
Accepted employees begin their scholarship-supported training at MDC.

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Give Your Team a Competitive Edge.
At No Cost to You.

* Employees who do not complete the program will be responsible for tuition.

Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, reshaping how decisions are made, products are built, and services are delivered. For organizations to stay innovative and competitive, they need employees who can evaluate and strategically integrate AI in ways that are both smart and ethical.

The Employer-Sponsored Scholarship Program empowers South Florida businesses to meet this challenge head-on. Funded by Miami Dade College, the program provides fully covered AI training, from upskilling existing roles to reskilling employees for new functions, at no cost to the employer.

• Boost Employee Retention and Engagement by demonstrating a commitment to team growth and development

• Stay Competitive in the Age of AI by building internal capacity for AI adoption and integration

• Upskill Your Workforce with Practical Training to strengthen in-house capabilities and prepare employees for evolving roles

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Employers can choose a training course or offer all three.

AI Awareness

1-Semester College Credit Certificate Program (40 hours over 16 Weeks)

Provides foundational knowledge in AI concepts, ethics, and real-world applications
Earn 9 college credits (stackable toward MDC’s A.S. degree in Artificial Intelligence)
Open to employees across all fields. No prior AI experience required
Designed for working professionals seeking fast, high-impact upskilling
Ideal entry point for organizations exploring AI integration
Requires enrollment in MDC

AI Practitioner

3-Semester College Credit Certificate Program (1 Year)

In-depth training in AI concepts, ethics, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and Python programming
Earn 18 college credits (stackable toward MDC’s A.S. degree in Artificial Intelligence)
Prepares employees for entry-level AI roles or continued academic pathways
Ideal for long-term professional development and technical upskilling
Best suited for employees with foundational digital or technical experience
Requires enrollment in MDCM

AI Skills Clinics

4-Week Foundational Non-Credit Program

Customizable by employers to align with specific team or departmental needs
Blended format: online self-study plus in-person Saturday sessions (3 hours/week)
Hands-on, practical AI skills employees can apply immediately on the job
Includes MDC AI Clinic Certificate of Completion, Google AI Essentials, and Google Prompting Essentials
Ideal for fast, targeted upskilling with minimal disruption to work schedules
Offered on a rolling basis

Miami Dade College’s AI Technology Training Program Employee Scholarship

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MDC’s New Artificial Intelligence Degree

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MDC’s New Artificial Intelligence Degree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Only employers may apply. Individual employees cannot apply directly. Employers who are accepted will nominate eligible full-time or part-time employees.

Yes. This program is designed to strengthen the South Florida workforce. Employees must be based in Miami-Dade or Broward County to be eligible for nomination.

The program includes a full scholarship covering all course materials. A nonrefundable $30 application fee applies for all new students, and an additional nonrefundable payment processing fee may also apply.

Employers can choose from three options, based on employee needs and experience: AI Skills Clinics is a 4-week, non-credit program with Saturday sessions and online learning; AI Awareness Certificate is a 1-semester, 9-credit college program with no AI background required; AI Practitioner Certificate is a 3-semester, 18-credit college program for deeper technical training.

Yes. Employers can match employees to the program best aligned with their role, goals, and skill level.

You may sponsor up to 10 employees. Fewer are allowed, depending on your needs and available program space.

The priority deadline is August 31, 2025, but programs may fill before then. We encourage early submission.

You will need to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MDC, select and support your nominated employees, and share feedback on how the training has affected your organization.

Complete the interest form on this page. An MDC representative will follow up to finalize the MOU and confirm your available seats.

Yes. MDC can tailor the non-credit Clinics to align with your team’s roles, goals, or business units.

Most programs offer flexible options, including in-person, online, or hybrid formats. Courses are available at several MDC campuses — including Wolfson (Downtown Miami), Kendall, West (Doral), and North (North Miami). Availability varies by semester and by program.

The program must be completed on or before September 30, 2026. Participants enrolled in college credit certificates may skip a semester, provided they still finish their program by this deadline.

Yes. Both the AI Awareness (9 credits) and AI Practitioner (18 credits) College Credit Certificates are stackable toward MDC’s Associate of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and may ultimately support a path to a bachelor’s degree.

Employees who voluntarily withdraw after the official drop deadline must reimburse MDC for the full cost of tuition and required materials. However, if an employee leaves their job involuntarily (e.g., layoff or restructuring), their scholarship will not be interrupted, and they may continue the program if they still meet eligibility requirements.

AI Training for Your Employees

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Give Your Team a Competitive Edge.
At No Cost to You.

Sponsor your employees today before seats run out.