Since our founding in 2023, we have worked to ensure that AI is not just a tool for some but an opportunity for all in Mississippi.
At the Mississippi AI Collaborative, we believe AI education should be accessible, practical, and community-driven. From classrooms to boardrooms, our programs are helping people across Mississippi unlock new opportunities. Here’s a look at the difference we’re making together.
At a Glance
3,400+ individuals engaged across our programs
1,400+ educators trained to bring AI into their classrooms
86 businesses supported with hands-on AI integration
486 attendees at our Southern Spark Conference
65,000+ people reached online, with thousands
engaging directly with our resources
Empowering Educators
Teachers are at the heart of our work. Through the Educator Accelerator and workshops, we’ve equipped more than a thousand educators with tools to personalize learning, save time in planning, and integrate equity-minded AI practices.
Educators leave our trainings confident and inspired, ready to create lesson plans and activities tailored to diverse learners, engage students with AI-powered writing prompts and quizzes, and ensure responsible and fair use of AI in education.
Future-Ready Learners
Nearly 900 students and professionals have joined our AI-thon series, gaining flexible, high-quality training that they rated as highly relevant to their daily lives and careers.
They valued clear presenters, self-paced modules, and practical skills they could apply immediately. Many are already using what they’ve learned and asking for advanced courses in Python, machine learning, and AI ethics.
“The experience was both professional and personal; a life-changing resource I’ll be applying immediately.”
Supporting Small Businesses
Our AI Agency has partnered with more than 80 small businesses, startups, and nonprofits to integrate AI into their work. From branding and websites to chatbots and social media, our apprentices and staff provide practical, step-by-step support.
100% of clients are now utilizing generative AI and said they would recommend the AI Agency
Owners highlighted customized guidance that helped them implement AI confidently
“The recommendations made a huge difference in my business, and gave me the knowledge to continue building on my own.”
Growing Our Community
Our reach goes beyond classrooms and businesses. With more than 65,000 people engaged online, thousands of digital interactions, and nearly 8,000 website visitors, MAIC is fueling a statewide movement around AI education and opportunity.
Our Interactive map tracks our AI skilling across Mississippi, the SouthEastern US, and beyond!