Start Your Future in Tech/IT
DEVELOP AI SKILLS, AND GET PAID WHILE YOU LEARN
The INCAP Applied AI Associate Career Program prepares adults to design, build, and improve practical generative AI and data-informed automation solutions. Working alongside business and technical teams, you’ll deploy practical AI solutions.
- Prepare and organize data for analysis and AI use
- Create prompts, reusable templates, and AI-enabled workflows
- Evaluate AI-generated results for accuracy, quality, bias, and safety
- Support the responsible rollout and adoption of AI solutions
What You'll Earn
- INCAP credential, recognized by Tech/IT companies in Indiana as equivalent to an associate degree in Applied AI/Business & Technology
Is This Program Right For You?
This could be a great fit if you…
- Enjoy working with data and technology
- Are curious about how AI can solve practical business problems
- Like analyzing information and looking for patterns
- See yourself in a role that combines analytical thinking, communication, and hands-on problem-solving
What You'll Actually Do
TURN RAW INFORMATION INTO USABLE DATA
- Collect, clean, and organize data for analysis and AI workflows
- Identify missing information, duplicates, inconsistencies, and quality risks
- Document data definitions, sources, assumptions, and changes
USE AI TO SUPPORT EVERYDAY WORK
- Use approved AI tools to draft, summarize, classify, and extract information
- Create clear prompts, templates, and output formats
- Review AI-generated content for unsupported claims or missing details
IDENTIFY AUTOMATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Create AI-assisted solutions, including copilots and automation.
- Build workflows that route requests, trigger actions, and log outputs
- Monitor workflows and collect feedback
ENSURE AI CONTINUES TO FUNCTION SAFELY
- Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, bias, safety, and compliance
- Document limitations and mitigations of AI solutions
- Maintain records that support transparency and auditability
TURN RAW INFORMATION INTO USABLE DATA
- Collect, clean, and organize data for analysis and AI workflows
- Identify missing information, duplicates, inconsistencies, and quality risks
- Document data definitions, sources, assumptions, and changes
USE AI TO SUPPORT EVERYDAY WORK
- Use approved AI tools to draft, summarize, classify, and extract information
- Create clear prompts, templates, and output formats
- Review AI-generated content for unsupported claims or missing details
IDENTIFY AUTOMATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Create AI-assisted solutions, including copilots and automation.
- Build workflows that route requests, trigger actions, and log outputs
- Monitor workflows and collect feedback
ENSURE AI CONTINUES TO FUNCTION SAFELY
- Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, bias, safety, and compliance
- Document limitations and mitigations of AI solutions
- Maintain records that support transparency and auditability
Typical Program Timeline
Months 1-3
3 days/week at training center and 2 days/week at employer
Paid work $17–25/hour
Months 4-6
2 days/week at training center and 3 days/week at employer
Paid work $17–25/hour
Months 7-12
1 days/week at training center and 4 days/week at employer
Paid work $17–25/hour
Months 13-18
Half day/week at training center and 4.5 days/week at employer
Paid work $17–25/hour
Months 19-24
1 day/month at training center and rest of time at employer
Paid work $17–25/hour
At completion, graduates have three options
Start your career in Tech/IT
Continue learning in college
Keep training in another INCAP adult program
Real Jobs You Can Land After This Program
The Applied AI Associate Career Program prepares trainees to move into roles that support AI operations and analytics — with real experience that employers value. Common roles INCAP graduates are prepared for include:
- AI Analyst/AI Operations (AIOps) Associate
- Data Analyst/Business Intelligence Analyst
- Automation Specialist (Workflow Automation/Robotic Process Automation)
- AI Product/Program Coordinator
- AI Security/Governance Analyst
- Data Engineering Technician (entry-level, employer-dependent)
- And many more
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Program spots are limited and based on where you live, and opportunities are not listed online. Your Industry Talent Association can help you explore your options.