About CAIT
The Center for Artificial Intelligence Technology (CAIT) at Ideal Institute of Technology is South Jersey’s first regional AI innovation hub dedicated to education, research, workforce development, and community engagement.
We believe AI should be accessible to everyone—from high school students and educators to entrepreneurs and career changers. Through hands-on learning, industry certifications, research labs, and small business support, CAIT empowers individuals and businesses to thrive in an AI-powered world.
Quick Facts
Location: Pleasantville, NJ
Over 1,000 students trained by 2027
AI Bootcamps, Labs, and Apprenticeships
Dual enrollment with local high schools
USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Provider
Programs & Training
AI Developer Certification (1125 Hours)
The CAIT Innovation Lab is a hands-on makerspace where students, apprentices, and small business clients develop real-world AI projects.
Lab Features:
- GPU-powered AI workstations
- Robotics kits & sensors
- 3D printing and prototyping tools
- ONNX, Whisper, Coqui, FAISS, Hugging Face, and more
- AI + IoT sandbox for smart device innovation
For Small Businesses
AI is no longer just for tech giants. Our AI for Business program helps small business owners use AI for:
- Marketing automation
- Inventory & operations optimization
- Content creation
- Chatbots and customer Data analytics for growth
Services Offered:
- 1-on-1 Business AI Consultations
- Free Webinars & Workshops
- AI Toolkits for Entrepreneurs
AI for Educators
Youth AI Academy (Grades 9–12)
AI Innovation Lab
The CAIT Innovation Lab is a hands-on makerspace where students, apprentices, and small business clients develop real-world AI projects.
Lab Features:
- GPU-powered AI workstations
- Robotics kits & sensors
- 3D printing and prototyping tools
- ONNX, Whisper, Coqui, FAISS, Hugging Face, and more
- AI + IoT sandbox for smart device innovation
Certified AI Prompt Engineer (225 Hours)
Master generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. Build AI workflows for real-world use in writing, research, and automation.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a school district, nonprofit, employer, or tech firm—partner with us to build the future of AI in South Jersey.
Give back by mentoring students, speaking at events, or helping run a lab project.