CAIT NJ Launches to Bring AI, Automation, and Workforce Innovation to New Jersey

Pleasantville, NJ – September 12, 2025 – The Center for AI Technology (CAIT NJ) has officially launched, opening its doors with a grand event at Ideal Institute of Technology’s Pleasantville campus. The center is designed to serve as a community hub where AI innovation, workforce training, and small business empowerment converge to shape the future of New Jersey’s economy.

CAIT NJ’s mission is simple yet transformative: to make AI accessible for everyone – from small business owners and startups to educators, contractors, freelancers, and corporate teams. The launch marks a major step forward in ensuring that Atlantic City, Newark, and surrounding regions are positioned at the forefront of technology-driven growth.

Empowering Small Businesses Through AI

At the heart of CAIT NJ’s launch is its commitment to helping small businesses automate, streamline, and grow. The center offers:

  • 1-Day AI & Automation Bootcamps: Hands-on training where participants learn tools like ChatGPT, Canva, Copilot, Gemini, and Synthesia, while building real AI-powered workflows for their businesses.
  • 8-Week AI & Automation Training: A certified program where small business owners, contractors, educators, and professionals master AI tools, automate client follow-ups, create websites and funnels, and run marketing campaigns – with 1 year of Ideal Systems CRM included free.
  • Community Workshops: High-impact sessions hosted in collaboration with local business associations and chambers of commerce, providing practical, cost-effective AI training tailored for non-technical teams.

Powered by Ideal Systems CRM

Every CAIT NJ program is backed by Ideal Systems CRM, an AI-powered all-in-one platform that helps businesses:

  • Capture every lead automatically
  • Manage conversations in one place
  • Automate follow-ups, reminders, and client bookings
  • Build landing pages, funnels, and branded websites
  • Track projects, payments, and tasks in real time
  • This integration ensures that participants not only learn theory but also leave with live business systems ready to scale.

A Movement for Workforce Development

“CAIT NJ is not just about technology it’s about people,” said Ren Parikh. “We are building pathways where entrepreneurs, workers, and community members can leverage AI to unlock opportunities, reduce stress, and grow faster.”

With campuses in Pleasantville and Newark, CAIT NJ is committed to reaching communities across the state. From workforce readiness to entrepreneurship support, the center is set to become a transformational resource for New Jersey’s future economy.

About CAIT NJ

The Center for AI Technology (CAIT NJ), an initiative of Ideal Institute of Technology, delivers AI-driven training, automation solutions, and workforce development programs that empower small businesses, professionals, and organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy.

For upcoming bootcamps, training programs, and community events, visit www.caitnj.org