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NAAIC is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 mentorship program, intended for institutions looking for guidance on developing and implementing AI associate degree programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. Learn more or apply: https://www.naaic.ai/academia/colleges

Anatomy Arcade is an interactive collection of engaging multimedia experiences, including videos and games such as jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, and word searches regarding different body systems. https://www.anatomyarcade.com/

The National Student Clearinghouse has created a new platform, Sentinel 360, that allows for the early detection of potential fraud. https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/national-student-clearinghouse-launches-sentinel-360-to-help-institutions-fight-multi-million-dollar-ghost-student-fraud/

Maintaining a website can be difficult and time-consuming. ATE Central has developed a microsite service specifically designed to assist with issues that may arise when creating and managing your own website: https://atecentral.net/microsites

This video from the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity instruction and the workforce. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DCykbjj6HM

Check out the ATE funded GeoTech Center based in Louisville, Kentucky! This center works to develop geospatial curriculum materials and resources to increase the number of geospatial technicians in the field. https://www.geotechcenter.org/

GeoTech Center The GeoTech Center is a collaborative effort between colleges, universities and industry to expand the geospatial workforce.

The ATE Impacts 2026-2027 book is now available for order! This book showcases the work of the NSF ’s Advanced Technological Education community and features ATE centers and projects across the seven ATE areas. You can request copies online here: https://ateimpacts.net/bookrequest

AMTEC is hosting two professional development training programs in Owensboro, Kentucky. Participants can attend June 16-17 or October 6-7, 2026. Learn more here: https://amtecworkforce.org/amtec-institute-for-industry-4-0-innovation-ai3/

This document provides a step-by-step guide for each phase of a speed networking event, and outlines programs to easily implement and host speed networking events to support student recruitment and retention in their technical education programs. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R2RWh7J_vsoyN4VQ_zwrdefuRaAMJR4Dw7F2ih8hzuM/edit?tab=t.0 =h.84tb0ayxrs7z

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) published an article on a recent report by Apprenticeships for America outlining recommendations to achieve the goal of 1 million apprenticeships in the United States. https://www.ccdaily.com/2026/04/grading-the-growth-of-apprenticeships/