Google partnering with the State of Delaware to provide free AI

Google partnering with the State of Delaware to provide free AI and career training.

We’re working alongside the Delaware Department of Labor and Delaware Libraries to provide residents with no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and Google AI courses. This initiative helps Delawareans gain valuable, high-demand skills for today’s fast-growing careers, with no college degree or previous experience required.

The flexible, self-paced online training programs include:

Google AI courses: Foundational offerings, including the Google AI Professional Certificate that help residents learn to use AI tools to boost everyday workplace productivity, write effective prompts, and build custom apps through vibe coding.
Google Career Certificates: Job-ready training across in-demand fields, including cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, project management and UX design. Graduates of the Career Certificate program access a platform to connect directly with Google’s employer consortium of more than 150 major U.S. companies, including Deloitte, Siemens, and Wells Fargo.

More than 70% of Google Career Certificate graduates report a positive career outcome within six months of completing the program, which typically takes three to six months of flexible, part-time study. Delaware residents can learn more and apply for a no-cost learning license through the Delaware Department of Labor.

Delaware residents: Learn job-ready skills online at no cost

The State of Delaware has officially partnered with Google through its Grow with Google initiative to provide residents with completely free access to Google Career Certificates and AI courses. Led by the Delaware Department of Labor and Secretary LaKresha Roberts Moultrie, the program aims to build a resilient local workforce and eliminate traditional barriers to high-paying tech careers. [1, 2, 3]

Key Details of the Program

No Prerequisites: The self-paced online courses require no college degree and no prior experience. [1]
Timeline: Most certificates can be completed within three to six months of part-time study (roughly 5–10 hours per week). [4, 5]
Available Programs: Training covers high-demand fields including Artificial Intelligence (AI Essentials & AI Professional Certificate), Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT Support, Project Management, UX Design, and Digital Marketing & E-commerce. [4, 5, 6]
Local Support System: While the classes are entirely online, Delaware is deploying the training through a network of 16 physical Tech Hubs to support students. These include Delaware Libraries, Delaware State University, Code Differently, and local high schools. [4, 5, 7]

How to Sign Up

To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must be Delaware residents and hold a Delaware public library card in good standing. You can apply online or get assistance in person at local library branches and Delaware American Job Centers. Because a limited number of registrations are available, interested residents are encouraged to apply as early as possible via the official Delaware Libraries Grow with Google portal. [4, 6, 7]

If you want, I can help you with the next steps:

Detail the specific curriculum or modules included in the AI Professional Certificate
Guide you through the library card application process if you don’t have one yet
Provide the locations of the nearest physical Tech Hubs or American Job Centers in your county