2024 in review: InnovateUS's year of impact and innovation
As we reflect on 2024 and enter the new year, InnovateUS is proud to share the impact we have made in advancing digital skills and innovation across the public sector. This year marked significant growth in our reach, programming, and commitment to making innovation skills and AI accessible to public service professionals worldwide.
Our global impact
In 2024, InnovateUS reached over 50,000 learners globally with our programming, creating a diverse community of public service innovators equipped with the tools and knowledge to drive positive change in their organizations.
State and local governments across the country also announced partnerships with InnovateUS this year to mandate our training in their jurisdictions for their workforce, including California, Maryland, Montgomery County (MD), Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Finally, Google.org granted InnovateUS $5 million this year to continue to expand our AI offerings to 100,000 public sector professionals across the country.
Our 2024 workshops
Our team hosted 70 free workshops focused on digital transformation, innovation strategies, and artificial intelligence applications. These interactive sessions engaged more than 10,000 live participants, providing hands-on learning experiences and fostering a collaborative environment for public sector professionals to share challenges and solutions.
Our workshops covered essential topics ranging from practical applications of generative AI in government operations and ethical AI implementation to human-centered design principles and behavioral science approaches in policy-making. Sessions explored crucial areas such as data quality management, cybersecurity practices, public-private partnerships, and innovative community engagement strategies. We dedicated significant attention to emerging technologies and their impact on public service delivery, while also addressing fundamental aspects of organizational transformation through collaborative decision-making and digital accessibility.
Our 2024 courses
Responding to the evolving needs of public service professionals, we also introduced four no-cost asynchronous courses for public sector professionals.
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of human-centered design principles and practical applications in public service contexts. Through hands-on exercises, learners develop skills to apply design thinking to real-world challenges in their organizations.
What Works: Fast Field Scanning with AI
This course empowers public professionals to leverage AI technologies in identifying and implementing evidence-based solutions to pressing public challenges. Participants learn to accelerate their research and decision-making processes while maintaining rigorous standards.
Responsible AI for Public Professionals: Using Generative AI at Work
This course equips government workers with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate generative AI into their daily operations. The curriculum emphasizes responsible implementation strategies that enhance public service delivery while carefully managing associated risks.
Responsible AI for Public Professionals: Scaling AI in Your Organization
Designed for organizational leaders and decision-makers, this course provides a strategic framework for responsible AI adoption. Participants learn to evaluate, prioritize, and implement AI initiatives that align with their organization's goals and public service values.
Our 2024 Google Certificate program
Finally, in partnership with Google.org, we provided over 300 public service professionals with scholarships for Google Certificate programs, further expanding their technical capabilities and career opportunities.
Looking ahead
Building on the momentum of 2024, we're excited to announce our latest offerings for the coming year.
Expanding our course curriculum
Early in the year, we'll launch our newest course: Responsible AI for Public Sector Legal Professionals. This course addresses the unique intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice in the public sector.
Winter workshop series: January to March 2025
Our winter workshop series will deliver a comprehensive exploration of crucial topics driving public sector transformation. These interactive sessions will cover:
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Human-centered design
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Data & AI skills
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Innovation for social impact
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Leadership & institutional change
We're particularly excited to present real-world implementation stories from our state partners. Public service innovators from Utah and Colorado will share their firsthand experiences deploying GenAI projects, offering valuable insights and lessons learned from their journeys. Register now to kickstart your 2025 learning journey.
Workshop series: AI for Literacy Achievement
Join InnovateUS for “Rethinking Reading: AI for Literacy Achievement” a workshop series hosted in partnership with the Burnes Center for Social Change’s Equitable Literacy Initiative and The Learning Agency aimed at helping education innovators explore how AI can advance K-12 literacy.
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The series will equip learners with skills to implement AI literacy tools in an educational setting, create personalized reading intervention strategies using AI-driven insights, design inclusive literacy programs that serve diverse learning needs, and more.
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Know the perfect person to lead a workshop or share their expertise? Reach out to us at [email protected].
¡Nuevos talleres en español!
In our commitment to making public sector innovation training more accessible, we're thrilled to announce our first-ever series of workshops in Spanish. These sessions will deliver the same high-quality content and interactive learning experiences in a format that serves our Spanish-speaking community members.
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