In a quiet - but significant, milestone for workforce development and technology innovation in rural West Virginia, Hampshire County’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) Apprenticeship Program has reached its midpoint with the successful development of four working AI Agents designed for real-world Public Sector use. The Apprenticeship pairs local talent with hands-on, production-grade AI development - emphasizing security, governance and human oversight rather than experimental or theoretical applications. At the halfway mark, two Apprentices have already delivered four operational AI Agents now being demonstrated to County Officials and stakeholders. “These Apprentices are building AI Systems that are designed to work in real environments, where accuracy, reliability and public trust matter. From day one, the focus has been on production discipline and responsible use,” one Official said. The four AI Agents developed during the first half of the program were each designed to address specific operational challenges faced by County Departments and local stakeholders: Emergency Services Support Agent; Tourism Itinerary & Visitor Support Agent; Government Resource Navigation Agent
and Booking-Bot for Local Small Businesses.

To Read This Apprenticeship And Training Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Hampshire County WV AI Apprenticeship Reaches Midpoint with Four Working AI Agents Built by Local Apprentices - The Des Moines Register