NSF DCL: ExLENT and ATE Supplement Opportunity “Expanding AI Career and Skilled Technical Workforce Opportunities in Support of High School Students” (NSF 25-034)
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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) invites supplemental funding requests to existing Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) and Advanced Technological Education (ATE) awards in support of the Presidential Initiative on Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth. This Executive Order includes priorities around expanding AI-focused learning opportunities and certifications for high school students. By expanding early access to high-quality AI learning opportunities, this initiative supports national efforts to strengthen the U.S. AI workforce and advance education and innovation pipelines.
This Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) invites supplemental funding requests from current ExLENT and ATE awardees to pilot, implement, or expand AI-focused career and skill building learning opportunities for high school students. Supplemental funding requests will support activities led by ExLENT or ATE PIs including curriculum development, dual enrollment, micro-credentials, or hands-on experiential learning. Collaborations between ExLENT and ATE PIs are strongly encouraged. Proposals must include both community colleges and high schools, and must also involve industry partners to build integrated, career-connected AI education pathways for high school students.