The AI Agency at Jackson State University Partners with the Center for Social Entrepreneurship to Empower Community Entrepreneurs through Technology and Innovation
Jackson, MS — The AI Agency at Jackson State University (JSU) is excited to announce its partnership with the Center for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE) , alongside The Bean Path, to support initiatives aimed at fostering empowered, intergenerational communities through economic opportunity and innovation. This collaboration marks a major step forward in combining cutting-edge AI education with community-led economic transformation.
CSE aims to create dynamic and sustainable communities where residents leverage their innate talent, knowledge, and technology to build healthy, safe, and economically vibrant neighborhoods. With a focus on eliminating blight, growing businesses, and fostering civic engagement, CSE's mission aligns seamlessly with the AI Agency’s goals of promoting workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.
The partnership will launch with iPath Business Bootcamp 2025, a ten-week curriculum designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with tools for success. The program will provide participants with critical training in AI technologies, business development strategies, and pathways to capital access. Entrepreneurs will gain hands-on experience and AI-driven insights tailored to solving unmet needs within their community.
Photograph of select participants in the Center for Social Entrepreneurship’s third cohort of new entrepreneurs trained through the iVillage Legacy Project in Jackson, Miss.
CSE’s Economic Development Initiative focuses on linking collaborators with resources to iVillage business leaders while attracting industries for job creation, including manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. The AI Agency will enhance this effort by providing tailored AI solutions, including prompt engineering and data insights, to help entrepreneurs streamline operations, improve decision-making, and connect with broader markets.
About the AI Agency at Jackson State University
The AI Agency at JSU is one of the AI Agency’s leading hubs for AI-driven workforce development and entrepreneurial innovation, empowering students, educators, and businesses to integrate AI solutions into everyday practices for meaningful impact.
About the Center for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE)
CSE is dedicated to empowering communities through community-led transformation, fostering intergenerational wealth, and creating sustainable neighborhoods that prioritize equity, truth, and economic opportunity.