Innovate Tech X Launches Certified AI Engineer Pathway Program for High School Students

Tech training provider Innovate Tech X has introduced a new Certified AI Engineer Pathway Program designed to help high school students attain in-demand skills and certifications in artificial intelligence. The program combines industry-recognized certifications, hands-on experience, and leadership training to prepare students for roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Consultant, Data Scientist, and Computer Vision Engineer, the organization explained in a news announcement.

The program includes:

  • Microsoft Azure Certifications AI-900, AZ-900, and AI-102;
  • Virtual internships to gain experience with real-world projects and develop technical and project management skills; and
  • Student support resources, including mentorship, career counseling, professional networking opportunities, and more.

"By equipping students with cutting-edge skills and certifications before they enter the workforce, we ensure they are prepared to make an immediate impact, parents and students must recognize that every business will become a technology business, and every job will require technological skills," said Paul Day, executive director of Innovate Tech X, in a statement. "This program is more than education; it's a transformative experience designed to build future tech leaders."

For more information, visit the Innovate Tech X site.

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