<?xml version="1.0"?>
<News hasArchived="false" page="1" pageCount="1" pageSize="10" timestamp="Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:58:42 -0400" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbc-ai/posts.xml?tag=undergrad">
  <NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="157854" important="false" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbc-ai/posts/157854">
  <Title>Undergrads: Jumpstart Your AI Career with AI4ALL Ignite</Title>
  <Tagline>Application deadline for summer cohort is April 13</Tagline>
  <Body>
    <![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content"><p>Are you looking to build hands-on AI experience and connect with industry experts this summer? Applications are currently open for the<a href="https://ai-4-all.org/ai4all-ignite/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> <strong>Summer 2026 AI4ALL Ignite Program</strong></a>, a completely free, virtual AI career accelerator. Designed specifically for undergraduate U.S. college students pursuing computing, data, and technical majors, this program provides the opportunity to work on a 13-week technical AI portfolio project, receive direct mentorship from AI professionals, and participate in specialized career readiness training to help you land your first AI internship or early-career role. Get more information on AI4ALL and its programs on their <a href="https://ai-4-all.org/about/faqs/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>FAQ</strong></a> page.</p><p>The final deadline to apply for the Summer 2026 cohort is <strong>April 13, 2026</strong>. The program is a great opportunity to build your network, upgrade your resume, and present your work at a virtual industry symposium in the fall. You can learn more about the specific technical prerequisites (including prior coursework in Probability &amp; Statistics and Linear Algebra) and submit your application directly on the<a href="https://ai-4-all.org/ai4all-ignite/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> <strong>AI4ALL Ignite website</strong></a>.</p></div>
]]>
  </Body>
  <Summary>Are you looking to build hands-on AI experience and connect with industry experts this summer? Applications are currently open for the Summer 2026 AI4ALL Ignite Program, a completely free, virtual...</Summary>
  <Website>https://ai-4-all.org/ai4all-ignite/</Website>
  <TrackingUrl>https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/157854/guest@my.umbc.edu/29b243cf285bc49b6329a1846524f1ee/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
  <Tag>ai</Tag>
  <Tag>ai4all</Tag>
  <Tag>ignite</Tag>
  <Tag>undergrad</Tag>
  <Group token="umbc-ai">UMBC AI</Group>
  <GroupUrl>https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbc-ai</GroupUrl>
  <AvatarUrl>https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/xsmall.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/original.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/xxlarge.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/xlarge.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/large.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/medium.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/small.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/xsmall.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/081/cfb27ebe008c2636486089a759ea5c36/xxsmall.png?1691095779</AvatarUrl>
  <Sponsor>UMBC AI</Sponsor>
  <ThumbnailUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/854/bb81747d267b2b0d276fb6b333a89f1f/xxlarge.jpg?1774621322</ThumbnailUrl>
  <ThumbnailUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/854/bb81747d267b2b0d276fb6b333a89f1f/xlarge.jpg?1774621322</ThumbnailUrl>
  <ThumbnailUrl size="large">https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/854/bb81747d267b2b0d276fb6b333a89f1f/large.jpg?1774621322</ThumbnailUrl>
  <ThumbnailUrl size="medium">https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/854/bb81747d267b2b0d276fb6b333a89f1f/medium.jpg?1774621322</ThumbnailUrl>
  <ThumbnailUrl size="small">https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/854/bb81747d267b2b0d276fb6b333a89f1f/small.jpg?1774621322</ThumbnailUrl>
  <ThumbnailUrl size="xsmall">https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/854/bb81747d267b2b0d276fb6b333a89f1f/xsmall.jpg?1774621322</ThumbnailUrl>
  <ThumbnailUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/854/bb81747d267b2b0d276fb6b333a89f1f/xxsmall.jpg?1774621322</ThumbnailUrl>
  <ThumbnailAltText>ai4all flyer image</ThumbnailAltText>
  <PawCount>0</PawCount>
  <CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
  <CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
  <PostedAt>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:43:51 -0400</PostedAt>
  <EditAt>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:27:39 -0400</EditAt>
</NewsItem>
</News>
