Join a training.
Career Accelerator cohorts run October to November 2026, January to February 2027, and April to May 2027. AI Academy workshops start January 2027.
Ask about the next cohortFive ways in.
Tell us which one fits and we will reply with the next step and the dates.
Bring your organization into AI for Mission.
AI for Mission works with whole organizations through the readiness accelerator, staff level training, executive briefings for boards, and the Virginia Nonprofit AI Network.
Bring your organizationHire and advise.
Join roundtables, shape curriculum, and meet graduates at cohort networking events. The first employer roundtable is February 2027.
Talk to the instituteFund a cohort, a fellow, or the annual study.
Foundations, corporate funders, and agencies can underwrite a training cohort, a research fellow, or the annual study. Strategic plan, operating plan, budget, and determination letter are available on request.
Request the documentsBecome a GISD Research Fellow.
The pilot cohort is forming for FY2027 to FY2028. Practitioners, scholars, and graduate researchers welcome.
Express interestGive time and expertise.
We welcome instructors, mentors, and board candidates, with priority for government, corporate, or technology backgrounds, as well as pro bono legal, accounting, and marketing support.
Offer your timeWhere partners plug in.
| Partnership area | How partners can engage |
|---|---|
| Program support | Sponsor an AI literacy or professional certificate training cohort |
| Employer partnerships | Provide mentors, guest instructors, internships, and hiring pathways |
| Academic and research collaboration | Co-design applied research and share data and findings |
| Capacity building | Support core operations, technology platforms, and evaluation systems |
| In-kind and volunteer support | Training space, software licenses, professional services, and volunteer time |