Journal Times coverage: AI Skill-A-Thon runs through end of September

By Ryan Patterson, Journal Times

RACINE — United Way of Racine County, in collaboration with Microsoft, is hosting an AI Skill-A-Thon this month to help local professionals, students, employees and employers learn basic AI skills.

During the Skill-A-Thon, which began Sept. 1 and ends Sept. 30, participants can earn professional certificates and win cash.

United Way of Racine County Launches New AI Skill-A-Thon, as part of Microsoft's AI Skills Initiative

RACINE COUNTY (Aug. 15, 2024) — Today, United Way of Racine County, in collaboration with Microsoft, is launching a new AI Skill-A-Thon, a free skilling competition in September to help local professionals, jobseekers, students and employers learn basic knowledge, skills and competencies in AI to help them in their chosen career path. Participants in the Skill-A-Thon will be able to earn professional certificates to demonstrate their AI knowledge and win cash prizes up to $1,500.

Board Training Program Aims to Help Nonprofits Increase Board Diversity

April 22, 2024 (Racine, WI) — United Way of Racine County has launched United Horizons Board Training Program to help prepare community members to serve on nonprofit boards and help nonprofit organizations build boards that are representative of our community.

The program has two tracks, one for individuals seeking to serve on a nonprofit board and one for representatives of nonprofit organizations. The program will conclude with a “matchmaking” session, where participants will meet representatives of the nonprofit organizations.

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