Episode 1: WIOA-Funded AI Training Business Model—Rise AI Career Accelerator

In this premiere episode of "Tech Talk: Empowering the Future—AI, Education & Work," host Tiffany Bradfield, MBA, takes you behind the scenes of the Rise AI Career Accelerator—a groundbreaking program that’s opening doors for underserved communities through WIOA-funded, AI-powered workforce training.Discover how the Rise AI Career Accelerator leverages the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to make advanced technology training accessible, affordable, and impactful for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and dislocated workers. Tiffany breaks down the business model, from securing funding and building industry partnerships to designing a hybrid curriculum that blends in-person support with self-paced AI assignments.You’ll hear how the program delivers more than just technical skills: it helps participants build digital portfolios, earn industry-recognized credentials, and land real jobs with competitive salaries. Learn the compliance essentials, performance metrics, and reporting strategies that keep the program aligned with workforce board requirements—while ensuring every learner has a pathway to prosperity.Whether you’re a workforce professional, educator, policymaker, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you launch, fund, or scale your own AI workforce initiative. Tiffany also shares success stories, lessons learned, and practical tips for navigating the ever-changing landscape of technology, education, and employment.Tune in to see how Rise AI Academy is redefining what’s possible for workforce development—and discover how you can be part of the movement to empower the next generation of AI talent.