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Mizuho Americas and Pursuit Launch AI Nonprofit Build Corps
An innovative new AI training initiative supported by a Mizuho USA Foundation FutureReady Grant NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas and Pursuit today announced that Pursuit has received a three-year FutureReady Grant from the Mizuho USA Foundation to expand opportunity through technology and workforce innovation across New York City. “AI is rapidly reshaping every job, not just those in tech,” said Nick Simmons, CEO of Pursuit. “The AI Nonprofit Build Corps ensures that c
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