Everett Swain II Leads UXD Academy in Redefining AI Education, Experiential Design, and Workforce Empowerment

Written By Everett Swain

Dallas, TX – May 5, 2025 – Everett Swain II, visionary founder and Head of the Family of UXD Academy, announces an ambitious Spring–Summer 2025 expansion designed to accelerate AI education, user-experience design (XD) training, and workforce readiness. Building on landmark achievements in 2024—such as high-impact keynote presentations, strategic board roles, and the launch of Hour Table paid apprenticeships—Swain strengthens UXD Academy’s mission to democratize AI, remove traditional credential barriers, and deliver career-focused, project-based learning at scale.

As global demand for AI automation specialists, UX designers, and data-literate professionals surges, UXD Academy positions itself at the intersection of technology innovation and social impact. By replacing degree prerequisites with hands-on, real-world challenges, UXD Academy makes cutting-edge AI and experiential design training accessible to a diverse learner population, ranging from motivated teenagers and career-switchers to underserved community members seeking high-growth opportunities in tech.

Program Innovations and Expansion:

  • Project-Based AI & XD Curriculum: Students engage in immersive modules covering AI model development, human-centered design, automation workflows, and prototyping. Each module culminates in a portfolio-worthy capstone that solves real client problems.

  • Hour Table Apprenticeships: Graduates gain paid, client-facing experience through UXD Academy’s AI automation agency, Hour Table. These apprenticeships foster professional networks, build robust portfolios, and accelerate job placement in roles such as AI developer, UX strategist, and automation specialist.

  • Dual Learning Pathways: The “Do-For-Self” track empowers self-directed learners with AI-driven tutoring, interactive labs, and on-demand resources. The “Do-With-You” cohort model delivers expert mentorship, peer collaboration, and live design sprints.

  • K-12 & Corporate Partnerships: UXD Academy is integrating its Universal Experience Design™ curriculum into Los Angeles Unified School District classrooms and launching corporate upskilling cohorts for Fortune 500 partners seeking to future-proof their workforce.

Noteworthy 2024 Milestones:

  • Appointed to the Dallas College Advisory Board and the K12 UX EDU Foundation board, shaping policy and curriculum for AI and design education.

  • Delivered transformative talks at flagship events—including The Business Show LA, the AI in L.A. Innovation Summit, and National Tech Summits—reaching over 10,000 attendees and inspiring youth toward AI-driven careers.

  • Led the UXD Academy team in partnerships with 19 community colleges across Los Angeles and Texas through the AI Workforce Collaborative, enabling seamless transitions from classroom to paid industry projects.

  • Featured keynote during National Apprenticeship Week at Kevin Hart’s HartBeat Studios, advocating for apprenticeships as a vehicle for social mobility and economic equity.

Previous Speaking Engagements

Everett has shared his expertise at several notable events. He spoke at the AI in L.A. Innovation Summit, where he focused on preparing youth for AI-driven careers. He delivered the featured keynote during National Apprenticeship Week at Kevin Hart’s HartBeat Studios. He partnered with 19 community colleges across Los Angeles and Texas for the AI Workforce Collaborative and has delivered keynote addresses at National Tech Summits nationwide. He also spoke at the Design Uncharted UX Conference hosted by UT Dallas’ UX Club, where he talked about the new skills required for AI Experience Design: The New UX.

Spring–Summer 2025 Initiatives

  • Hour Table Marketplace Launch: A digital platform matching certified AI Experience Designers and Automation Builders with paying clients, driving new revenue streams for graduates.

  • Learning Experience Design Teacher-Training: A professional development program empowering K-12 educators to deliver UXD Academy’s Universal Experience Design™ framework in classrooms.

  • UXD Hack-AI-Thon: A multi-day global virtual competition where students prototype AI-powered solutions for social impact, with prizes, seed funding, and direct recruitment opportunities.

“Today’s employers prioritize proven skills over paper credentials,” said Swain. “UXD Academy is setting a new standard—equipping learners with the hands-on AI, design, and automation expertise that drives innovation, economic mobility, and inclusive growth.”

Connect with UXD Academy and Begin Your Journey

Take your career to the next level with UXD Academy’s cutting-edge courses in experience design and AI automation. For more information, contact Everett Swain II at everett@uxd.academy. Follow UXD Academy on social media for updates, resources, and industry insights:

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