CESSE Partners with Sidecar to Offer Discounted AI Education for STEM Society Professionals
Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives
1061 American Ln Suite 310, Schaumburg, IL 60173
CONTACT: Louise Ristau 847.375.4736 | [email protected]
(Schaumburg, IL – May 19, 2025) — The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) is proud to announce a new partnership with Sidecar, bringing CESSE members discounted access to Sidecar’s AI Learning Hub.
Sidecar’s AI Learning Hub is a robust platform that offers practical, on-demand courses designed to help professionals in STEM societies apply artificial intelligence safely, ethically, and effectively. By joining the Learning Hub, professionals also gain access to complete the Association AI Professional (AAiP) certification, further supporting their leadership and credibility in the AI space.
This new benefit aligns with CESSE’s commitment to supporting the evolving needs of its members by offering timely, relevant education that fuels both personal development and organizational innovation.
“As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we work, it's critical that STEM society professionals understand how to harness these tools responsibly. Our partnership with Sidecar empowers CESSE members to build confidence with AI through accessible, relevant training.” — Louise Ristau, CAE, Executive Director, CESSE
Sidecar is an e-learning provider based in New Orleans that offers AI education and professional development resources for association and nonprofit professionals. Through a combination of educational content, events, and community engagement, Sidecar aims to help leaders in these sectors understand and apply emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to their organizations.
For more information, visit www.cesse.org/ai-education
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About Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives
The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE), incorporated in 1977, is a professional society of chief executive officers and mid- to senior-level staff members of STEM societies dedicated to leadership excellence. CESSE offers its members a forum for exchanging information about their experiences and a venue for addressing the problems, challenges, and opportunities they face in operating their societies. CESSE provides the go-to source of education, networking, and the sharing of best practices for the staff of STEM societies through the CEO Meeting and ACCESSE annual events.
For more information, please contact:
Louise Ristau, CAE
Executive Director, CESSE
847.375.4736
