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OCTC Offering AI for the Workplace course

Online course runs Oct. 21- Dec. 15

by Bernie Hale

Owensboro, KY (07/25/2024) — Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is offering a new course focused on artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a pilot project with three other KCTCS colleges. Offered through the Computer & Information Technologies (CIT) program, this second bi-term fall course is called CIT 102: Introduction to AI in the Workplace, and will run October 21through December 15, 2024. The course is a three-credit hour offering and has no pre- or co-requisites. The course is not a requirement for any academic program at this time and is offered as an elective. It was developed with business in mind and will introduce the foundations of AI and explore key concepts that include generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing. Additional topics will include exploring the impact of AI on industries, practical skills for the digital workforce, efficient use of AI, and the ethical responsibilities for implementing AI.

Calli Young will be the instructor for this online course. She is a graduate of OCTC's CIT program, earning honors as the program's Outstanding Student while completing her Associate in Applied Science degree. She then transferred to Murray State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and Network Management. Young most recently completed a Master's degree in Engineering and Technology Management from Morehead State University.

OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams commented, "We are excited to be one of the first colleges to offer this course focused on how AI can be used and its impact on the workplace. We are lucky to have Calli on hand as she is has just completed her master's work and is excited to take on this challenge."

If your employer offers a tuition assistance program, OCTC can work with them to set up third-party billing for this course. Please e-mail octc.businessoffice@kctcs.edu requesting to be billed for the cost of the course, and that payment will be made directly to the college.

Anyone interested in applying and enrolling for the fall semester can walk in or schedule a personal appointment by calling 270-686-4418 or emailing octc.STARTCenter@kctcs.edu. Interested students may apply online at www.Owensboro.kctcs.edu and select the APPLY button.

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Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

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The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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