Kent State Launches AI Workshop for Workforce Growth

Published Date : 20/10/2025 

Kent State University is introducing an AI workshop to help local professionals understand and utilize artificial intelligence effectively in their careers. 

KENT, Ohio – Kent State University is launching a new workshop on artificial intelligence as part of a series of workforce development programs designed to help local professionals strengthen the essential skills needed in today’s workplace.

Held by Ned Parks, entrepreneur, author, and radio talk show host, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – The Basics, is an introduction to AI designed to better understand the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. The program will also discuss the history of AI and its uses in the workplace.

The program will cover:

- Key types of AI technologies (i.e., machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics).

- A brief history of AI and how it has evolved over time.

- Common and emerging uses of AI in business, education, health care, and daily life.

- The limitations and concerns, such as bias, job disruption, and ethical dilemmas.

- The benefits of AI for productivity, innovation, and problem-solving.

- Practical strategies for responsible and informed use of AI tools such as ChatGPT and others.

The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on February 6, 2026, at Kent State Twinsburg. The cost is $395 per person. Register HERE.

For more information, email yourtrainingpartner@kent.edu or call Diana Gardner, senior director of Professional and Workforce Education in Lifelong Learning, at 330 672 5828.

For a list of other programs offered at Kent State campuses, click HERE. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence workshop about?

A: The workshop is an introduction to AI, covering key technologies, the history of AI, its uses in various fields, limitations, benefits, and practical strategies for using AI tools responsibly.

Q: When and where is the workshop taking place?

A: The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on February 6, 2026, at Kent State Twinsburg.

Q: How much does the workshop cost?

A: The cost of the workshop is $395 per person.

Q: Who is the instructor for the workshop?

A: The workshop is held by Ned Parks, an entrepreneur, author, and radio talk show host.

Q: How can I register for the workshop?

A: You can register for the workshop by visiting the provided link or contacting the organizers at yourtrainingpartner@kent.edu or by calling 330 672 5828. 

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