Perficient’s AI Bootcamp Partnership with Mark Cuban Foundation Wins Innovation in Philanthropy Award
15 April 2024 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
Perficient’s AI Bootcamps Program to Expand
to Seven Markets in 2024
Perficient, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRFT) (“Perficient”), the leading
global digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest
enterprises and biggest brands, today announced that it has
received a 2024 Innovation in Philanthropy Award from the St. Louis
Business Journal for hosting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamps
for high school students. The award recognizes Perficient’s
partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation, a personal foundation
empowering companies and non-profit organizations, for advancing
STEM education in its communities.
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The award follows the recent extension of Perficient’s
partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation to host AI Bootcamps in
seven markets, including Dallas, Houston, Detroit, St. Louis,
Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Fargo, North Dakota. Since 2019, the Mark
Cuban Foundation’s AI Bootcamp program has hosted no-cost camps for
students in more than 30 cities. Taking place this fall, the
Perficient-sponsored AI Bootcamps will teach area high school
students about AI fundamentals through educational presentations,
interactive lessons, and lab exercises.
“It’s an honor to be recognized for our collaboration with the
Mark Cuban Foundation, and we’re excited to introduce even more
high school students to AI by hosting additional AI Bootcamps later
this year,” said Bill Davis, senior vice president, Perficient.
“With the proliferation of AI, it’s more important than ever to
increase AI education – especially among today’s youth. We’re proud
to partner with the Mark Cuban Foundation to educate the next
generation of technology leaders, mentor students in AI, and ensure
the future of STEM.”
The free AI Bootcamps are introductory and accessible to
students in grades 9-12 with an interest in technology. Students do
not need any familiarity with computer science or programming to
attend. Over the course of three half-days, students will learn
what AI is and isn’t, where they already interact with AI in their
own lives, the ethical implications of AI systems, how to maximize
their use of platforms like ChatGPT, and more.
“We’re thrilled to bring our AI Bootcamps to more cities across
the country and partner with Perficient to offer cohorts in seven
regions,” said Lauren Ronse, director of partnerships, Mark Cuban
Foundation. “Students will benefit from the mentorship of
Perficient volunteers, who will help teach our curriculum and
inspire students to pursue education and careers in technology. The
impact of each program is monumental, and through the knowledge
shared, we’re setting each student up for success.”
Parents and students interested in attending a Perficient-hosted
AI Bootcamp can learn more about the program and find applications
on the Mark Cuban Foundation website. For more information about
Perficient’s commitment to driving STEM education opportunities and
enabling innovation through our AI capabilities, follow us on
Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Perficient
Perficient is the leading global digital consultancy. We
imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions
that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace
competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy,
creative, and technology capabilities, we bring big thinking and
innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help the
world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed. Traded on
the Nasdaq Global Select Market, Perficient is a member of the
Russell 2000 index and the S&P SmallCap 600 index. For more
information, visit www.perficient.com.
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