HACU and Google Cloud Partner to Offer No-Cost AI Training to Students
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has partnered with Google Cloud to launch the Google Career Launchpad program. This initiative aims to provide students at HACU-member institutions with no-cost training in in-demand cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The program offers self-paced courses, live virtual instruction, hands-on labs, mentorship, and career development resources. Students will prepare for the Google Cloud Generative AI Leader certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a voucher for a certification exam and six months of free access to Google Cloud curriculum through Google Skills. HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores emphasized that the program offers students direct access to essential tools and resources for a cloud computing and AI-focused workforce. Eligibility requirements include being an undergraduate student with a minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0 preferred), enrollment at a HACU-member institution, and a willingness to ...
