How Community Colleges Can Realize the Promise of AI Action Plan
In The News Piece in DC Journal
DC Journal
Aug. 13, 2025
Shalin Jyotishi examines the White House’s newly released AI Action Plan in a new piece for DC Journal, highlighting a critical but under-recognized truth: more than 1,100 community colleges across the U.S. that are already offering AI training across industries.
Last week, the Trump administration released its Artificial Intelligence action plan, outlining government efforts to secure American leadership in AI, including workforce development. A critical component was understated: America’s 1,100-plus community colleges that are already offering AI training for workers spanning tech, healthcare, manufacturing and other industries.
Despite a strong focus on the workforce, the AI action plan mentions community colleges only once, in passing, regarding collaboration with national laboratories.
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