Mizuho Americas Powers Workforce Innovation with Pursuit’s AI Nonprofit Build Corps Initiative

New AI Workforce Program Connects Economic Opportunity and Social Impact

If you thought AI was just for the tech giants, think again. Mizuho Americas has teamed up with Pursuit to launch the AI Nonprofit Build Corps—a new model that empowers people and non-profits in New York City to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.

Partnership Delivers Targeted AI Training to Underserved New Yorkers

Backed by a three-year FutureReady Grant from the Mizuho USA Foundation, this partnership supports Pursuit’s mission to bring advanced technology skills to communities often left behind by economic change. The Build Corps program will train AI-native professionals ("Pursuit Builders"), focusing on adults from low-income backgrounds, including those without traditional college degrees. Pursuit’s track record is striking: since 2012, over $1 billion in lifetime wage gains for its graduates.

Nonprofits Get Critical AI Support—And Talent Gets Real-World Experience

The Build Corps program goes beyond classroom training. Once certified, Builders work directly with local nonprofits, applying their skills to real problems and helping organizations modernize operations. This hands-on model builds robust AI experience while boosting the capacity of community services—an essential need as nonprofit demand surges in a digital world.

• For Builders: Paid, on-the-job learning, career mobility, and expanded professional networks.
• For Nonprofits: Immediate AI capacity, improved service delivery, and the ability to keep pace with changing community needs.

Paving the Way for an Inclusive AI Economy

Why does this matter for New York City—and potentially beyond? Entry-level jobs in nearly every industry now demand AI skills, but access to training remains unequal. Build Corps provides a practical bridge, ensuring that communities facing systemic barriers are equipped to shape (not just survive) the future workplace.

Mizuho Americas and Pursuit emphasize their commitment to creating a replicable model—one that could extend nationwide as the need for AI literacy spreads. "AI is rapidly reshaping every job, not just those in tech," said Nick Simmons, CEO of Pursuit, pointing toward a city—and a workforce—ready to lead the next chapter of innovation.

Takeaway: An AI Pathway for Workforce Growth and Social Resilience

The Build Corps initiative demonstrates how targeted investment in skills and community organizations can drive broad-based economic mobility. As AI permeates the economy, the ability to train, deploy, and scale a diverse, AI-ready workforce will be a key advantage for cities and their residents. For those watching the intersection of innovation and inclusion, this is a program to keep on your radar.

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