Missouri and Google partner on AI and career training

Missouri has teamed up with Google to provide students, teachers, and residents with free access to artificial intelligence tools, training, and industry credentials. The aim is to help teachers save time on paperwork, allowing them to concentrate more on educating students. These resources also aim to prepare the workforce for high-demand careers in technology.

The collaboration involves the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Nearly 100,000 educators and over 1.1 million students will have access to enterprise-grade AI tools, training, and industry credentials without any cost. This partnership aims to save teachers an average of 10 hours per week by automating administrative tasks, which can then be used for mentoring and supporting students.

Google's education tools come with rigorous data security and privacy standards, ensuring that conversations and data within the tools remain private and secure. The state encourages voluntary adoption of these tools by schools, colleges, and universities, allowing each institution to decide how to integrate the resources. In addition, all residents of Missouri can access Google Career Certificates and AI courses at no cost through local Missouri Job Centers.

This initiative aims to help all Missourians prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow by combining classroom innovation with community workforce development. For more information on accessing these tools, visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development websites.