Starting this fall, Bristol Community College is set to launch an artificial intelligence program, a first-of-its-kind for community colleges in Massachusetts.

Bristol CC announced that it will be introducing the Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Certificate.

"As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, nearly every job will soon incorporate AI in some form. All industries will see an impact and a benefit," said Steven Frechette, department chair of Computer Information Systems and associate professor of Cybersecurity at Bristol Community College. “From marketing professionals and administrative assistants to manufacturing technicians and engineers, AI will play a key role in their work in the very near future. This degree and certificate program will allow these professionals to layer artificial intelligence on top of their current skillsets, giving them a competitive edge and preparing them for the inevitable changes in the workplace.”

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