🌟 Press Release: Urban Food Alliance Launches $5000-Valued AI & Digital Capability Fellowship to Empower Underserved Communities

Central Jersey, USA —8/7/2025— Urban Food Alliance (UFA), a nonprofit innovator at the intersection of technology and social equity, is proud to announce a transformative 24-week capability-building program designed to equip underserved youth, women, and individuals with disabilities with future-ready skills in AI, digital innovation, and professional development. 

This comprehensive training-to-internship pathway—valued at over $5,000 per participant—is powered by UFA’s proprietary AI-powered learning and community engagement platform, built using Crew AI, MCP Servers, and Microsoft Azure Cloud infrastructure. 

🎓 Program Overview: Build Capability from Beginner to Mastery 

Participants will advance through a structured capability framework across three levels: 

• Level 1: Beginner Foundations

  Learn digital basics, soft skills, and AI fundamentals through hands-on projects and micro-lessons. 

• Level 2: Practitioner Pathway

  Gain proficiency in real-world tools, collaborative workflows, and service-learning projects through our events and community platforms. 

• Level 3: Mastery & Mentorship

  Lead volunteer teams, conduct community workshops, or contribute to UFA’s digital product ecosystem while preparing for industry-level internships or roles. 

  
  

Throughout the program, participants are supported by real-time benchmarking dashboards that track skill acquisition, engagement, and growth—empowering personalized coaching and adaptive course correction. 

💼 Internship & Job Pathway for Top Performers 

After completing core milestones, eligible participants will be offered a non-paid internship to gain real-world experience with UFA’s ongoing digital and social impact initiatives. 

For students who exceed expectations and demonstrate a commitment to giving back to their community, UFA will provide: 

✔️ Resume Refinement & Interview Coaching

✔️ Career Readiness Bootcamps  

✔️ Job Referrals & Portfolio Reviews 

🤝 Priority Focus: Inclusion, Equity, and Empowerment 

This year’s program highlights: 

• Women & Girls in Tech & Leadership 

• Especially Abled Creators & Communicators 

• Soft Skills Empowerment for Underprivileged Youth (College Graduates or About to Graduate) 

• Civic Theater & Storytelling Workshops for public speaking confidence 

• AI Literacy & Tools for Community Service 

  
  

Programs will be hosted at Central Jersey Community College, local libraries, and community centers, integrated into UFA’s AI-powered Events and Engagement platform for scalable and inclusive access. 

📢 Apply Now: Space is Limited 

Qualified participants will receive access to: 

✅ 24 weeks of structured, data-driven training  

✅ Real-world nonprofit project experience  

✅ Personal development coaching 

✅ Access to a lifelong support community 

📝 Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 cohort.  

🔗 Apply here

📅 Deadline: August 30, 2025

This program is fully sponsored. There is no tuition cost to accepted applicants. Participation in the internship phase and job training is merit-based and dependent on program performance and community engagement.