Verizon SBDR: Google AI training for small business owners

NGLCCNY is partnering with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide education, insights, workshops, and virtual events through the free-to-use platform.  Register here or copy and paste the URL below to set up your free account.

https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-nglcc-ny


 

Verizon and Google are partnering to bridge the AI skills gap for small businesses. Whether you're a retail shop or a local service provider, AI can help you free up time to grow your business. This session introduces the Google AI Professional Certificate—a 100% online, flexible program that teaches you how to use AI for research, content generation, data analysis, and more. We’ll walk you through the course overview, share success stories from other small businesses, and show you exactly how to claim your free enrollment.

Henry Deng leads employer partnerships for Grow with Google, Google’s $1 billion commitment to economic opportunity. The programs include Google Career Certificates, Google AI Essentials, and the Google AI Professional Certificate. These programs help individuals unlock access to in-demand, well-paying jobs regardless of educational background or work experience. Since 2021, these certificates have provided significant upward mobility to over 1 million job seekers globally. Henry has focused on education and upskilling throughout his career, with experience at Google, Accenture, Guild Education, and various startups. He holds a BA degree from Rice University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.