American Express Launches AI Training for Small Businesses

American Express announced two new AI training and scholarship initiatives for small businesses on May 6, 2026, in partnership with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, according to a Business Wire release reprinted by multiple outlets (Las Vegas Sun, AP, InvestingNews, Barchart). The AI Upskilling for Small Business program, developed with Generation, is open globally, offers courses in English and Spanish, and provides three role-based training tracks (AI Generalist, Digital Marketing, Digital Customer Success), per the release. The Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships, administered by Scholarship America, provides U.S.-based small business employees with scholarship funding for AI certification programs, per Business Wire. PYMNTS reports the American Express Foundation will provide up to $1,000 to eligible U.S. participants pursuing AI certificate programs. Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at American Express, is quoted on practical AI applications in the Business Wire text.