• Empowering Mississippi's Future With AI

    Building a Stronger Economy Through Innovation, Education, and Workforce Development

  • A Hands-On AI Initiative

    We’re bridging innovation, education, and economic opportunity to empower every Mississippian with the skills to thrive in the digital age.

  • Collaboration for Innovation

    The Southern Spark Conference is Mississippi’s premier AI Conference

We’re equipping all Mississippians with the skills, tools, and opportunities needed to succeed in the digital age. From education to workforce development, our statewide pathways connect AI innovation with local economic growth.

Register here for the AI thon!

Free certifications in Generative AI for all in Mississippi.

Sign Up here for the AI Agency!

An AI Accelerator for small businesses and nonprofits.

K-12 AI-Thon → Educator Accelerator → AI-thon →AI Agency → Workforce Development → Southern Spark Conference →

K-12 AI-Thon → Educator Accelerator → AI-thon →AI Agency → Workforce Development → Southern Spark Conference →

Our Programs and Pathways

Wherever you are on your AI journey, our programs are the launchpad to unlock your potential and drive Mississippi's future forward.

  • The AI Educator Accelerator

    Empowering Teachers to Shape Tomorrow

    Training Mississippi’s educators to integrate AI into their classrooms, ensuring students across the state gain the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s economy.

  • The AI Agency

    Bridging Academia and Industry through Workforce Development

    Providing undergraduates with real-world experience solving challenges for small businesses using AI, strengthening both students’ career prospects and local businesses.

  • The AI-Thon

    Engaging All Mississippians in AI Innovation

    A statewide initiative to inspire curiosity, innovation, and collaboration through hands-on AI challenges, fostering interest in technology careers for participants of all ages.

  • K-12 AI-Thon

    Building Future Innovators

    Tailored for K-12 students, this program introduces young learners to AI concepts, cultivating critical thinking and technical skills for future success

  • Workforce Development Programs

    Retaining Talent and Strengthening Mississippi’s Economy

    We partnered with the Mississippi Coding Academies to prepare Mississippians for high-demand, AI-driven roles while aligning training with industry needs to keep talent local and the economy strong.

  • Southern Spark Conference

    Igniting Conversations and Inspiring Action

    Mississippi’s premier AI event, bringing together educators, industry leaders, and community members to collaborate on strategies for growth and innovation.

Since our founding in March 2023, we’ve made significant strides in embedding AI into Mississippi’s educational system and workforce development:

1,200

Over 1,200 educators trained through our Educator Accelerator Initiative.

4,000

Engaged more than 4,000 participants in our AI-thon events and workshops.

2,127

Over 2,127 individuals registered in various skilling programs .

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