MIAMI (March 31, 2026) – Miami Dade College (MDC) and Amazon are launching AI for Social Good, a four-week training program that equips nonprofit leaders with practical AI skills to drive social impact. Administered through MDC’s AI Center, the program welcomes its first cohort of 25 participants on Wednesday, April 1.
A national leader in AI education, MDC serves as home to several state-of-the-art AI centers and professors specializing in emerging technologies. Coupled with its convenient locations across Miami, the College puts the program at the center of one of the largest and most culturally diverse nonprofit ecosystems in the country, giving participants immediate, real-world context for everything they learn.
“Nonprofit leaders are on the front lines of our communities, and they deserve access to the same tools shaping the future,” said Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega. “AI is transforming how organizations operate, and MDC is committed to making sure those doing the most important work know how to use it well. Partnering with Amazon to bring AI for Social Good to life is exactly the kind of bold step MDC was made for.”
Developed to help nonprofit organizations leverage AI more frequently, AI for Social Good offers participants the opportunity to learn AI applications for daily challenges such as donor engagement, program evaluation and operational efficiency. The program blends self-paced online learning and in-person workshops with personalized office hours, providing participants with the skills to implement AI tools immediately within their organizations.
AI for Social Good will be led by Dr. Michael Mannino, Dr. Jose Fernandez-Calvo, Ms. Sheena Jhons and Mr. Guillermo Planos, who will guide participants through real case studies drawn from South Florida’s diverse nonprofit sector.
AI for Social Good reflects Amazon’s commitment to community and workforce development across South Florida. By partnering with MDC, Amazon aims to expand access to AI education for nonprofit CEOs, executive directors, and board members to help them serve their communities more effectively.
“Our partnership with Miami Dade College underscores Amazon’s dedication to bringing AI education directly to the people shaping our communities,” said Angelica Santibanez, Head of Community Engagement, Florida and Latin America, Amazon Public Policy. “As AI continues to reshape every sector, nonprofit organizations must have the tools and training to stay ahead — both to strengthen their operations and to deepen their impact. Working closely with MDC, we saw a clear opportunity: empowering nonprofit leaders to think of AI not as a buzzword, but as a strategic partner for solving today’s most pressing challenges and driving sustainable growth. We’re honored to support these dedicated changemakers as they unlock AI’s potential to advance their missions and better serve their communities.”
The inaugural cohort of 25 participants includes leaders from organizations across South Florida, including Philanthropy Miami, Health Council of South Florida, Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Achieve Miami and more.
For more information about MDC’s AI Clinics, visit mdc.edu.
About Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College is the most diverse institution in the nation, with students from 167 countries and 63 languages represented. Its eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 pathways, including associate and bachelor’s degrees, certifications, and apprenticeships. MDC is home to nationally recognized programs and centers, such as the Miami Culinary Institute, The Idea Center, AI Centers, and New World School of the Arts. The College’s rich cultural programming includes the Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, Freedom Tower, Live Arts Miami, Koubek Center, and MOAD. Since its founding in 1960, MDC has welcomed more than 2.5 million students. Approximately 125,000 students are currently enrolled. Visit mdc.edu to learn more.
About the Miami Dade College Foundation
Founded in 1965, Miami Dade College Foundation raises essential private funds to support scholarships, academic programs and support services so MDC students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. MDC Foundation also supports world-class arts and cultural programming at MDC that enriches the community. In 2023-2024, MDC Foundation distributed nearly $25 million to benefits the students and programs of MDC. Known as Democracy’s College, MDC changes lives through accessible, high-quality teaching and learning experiences that prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. MDC is the nation’s most diverse institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than 125,000 students and more than two million alumni. It is also the nation’s top producer of Associate in Arts and Science degrees, and awards more degrees to minorities than any other college or university in the country. For more information visit mdcfoundation.com.
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.