May 22nd 2024.
Usher has recently teamed up with IBM to create new opportunities for young individuals from diverse backgrounds in the field of technology. The popular singer's non-profit organization, New Look, will play a key role in this partnership. Through IBM's SkillsBuild program, students will have the chance to engage in tech training as part of the program offered by New Look. Essence reports that the program will focus on teaching participants how to navigate AI-focused programming, a crucial skill in today's job market.
Careshia Moore, the CEO and President of Usher's New Look, shared that the organization serves over 1,500 youth each year, and all of them will now have access to the SkillsBuild program. With the increasing influence of AI in our lives and the workforce, Moore emphasized the importance of preparing young people for what's to come. New Look, founded in 1999, has been dedicated to helping children and young adults develop career readiness and leadership skills, and this partnership with IBM will further enhance their efforts.
The students currently enrolled in New Look's program will have the opportunity to participate in the SkillsBuild program for free, in addition to their professional development activities. The program will cover various topics, such as resume writing using generative AI, creating an AI chatbot, and AI prompting. Participants will also receive training in job interviews and public speaking, skills that are highly valued in the tech industry. By the end of the program, they will have the necessary skills to pursue a career in this ever-evolving field.
IBM's Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil, expressed her excitement about the collaboration in a press release, stating that it is a privilege for IBM to join forces with Usher's New Look and make a real difference in the lives of promising young learners from underrepresented communities. She believes that IBM SkillsBuild is well-equipped to help students develop the necessary technology skills to succeed in today's job market, where AI is a driving force.
Despite the challenges, AI continues to play a significant role in the workforce and academia. With this collaboration, Usher's New Look and IBM aim to ensure that individuals from diverse backgrounds are familiar with and have the skills to thrive in this technological landscape. As Nixon-Saintil further explained, the partnership will focus on providing free training, expertise, and job shadowing opportunities for young individuals in high school, college, and even adult learners, with the goal of increasing social and economic mobility.
The education program will initially launch in four cities - Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City - with a focus on underrepresented communities. Usher's New Look will also incorporate the SkillsBuild program into its annual July Disruptivator Summit in Atlanta. With this collaboration, Usher and IBM hope to bridge the gap in the tech industry and provide equal opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds.
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