Benjamin Region Launches AI Courses in Five Schools
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
The Benjamin Regional Council has introduced professional AI courses in five of its schools, aiming to provide students with practical skills in artificial intelligence. The program, a collaboration with the Cyber Education Center and the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, is open to all students and emphasizes responsible technology use. This initiative is part of a wider council effort to integrate AI into its services and education system, preparing students for future academic and professional challenges.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Five Benjamin Regional Council schools now offer professional AI courses for students.
- The courses are a collaboration between the Cyber Education Center and the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology.
- Students will learn to use AI tools and apply them to personal projects.
- The program is open to students without prior AI knowledge.
- Head of Benjamin Council Israel Gantz aims to lead Israel in AI education.
- The initiative is part of a broader council effort to integrate AI into services and education.
The Benjamin Regional Council has expanded its artificial intelligence education initiatives by launching professional AI courses in five middle and high schools within the council. These courses, developed by the Cyber Education Center in collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, aim to equip students with the skills to utilize AI tools and apply them in personal projects. The program is accessible to students with no prior experience and emphasizes practical application alongside critical thinking and responsible technology use.
This educational initiative is part of a broader effort by the council to integrate AI into its operations and services for residents, which has included training, lectures, and workshops for employees. Within the education sector, the AI program aligns with the "Leaders to Excellence" initiative by the Education Department, which focuses on expanding advanced studies and excellence tracks.
The council's goal is to provide students with practical tools and familiarity with technologies that are shaping education and employment. "We have set a clear goal: to lead in the field of artificial intelligence in Israel," stated Israel Gantz, Head of the Benjamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council. "We are investing in employee training and the implementation of advanced tools in resident services, and we are bringing that same aspiration for excellence to the education system."
Gantz further added, "The children of Benjamin must receive today the tools that will enable them to develop, create, and lead in the coming years. The opening of these courses is another step on this path."