The program uses OpenAI Academy to train and credential SBDC advisors. Participating SBDC networks will also run hands-on AI workshops for small-business owners. The announcement was released alongside an OpenAI report on how small teams use AI agents.
The release describes the effort as nationwide, while specifying that workshops will be delivered through participating networks. It does not state how many SBDC networks or advisors are participating, when local workshops begin, which OpenAI products or models are included, the training curriculum, eligibility rules, or whether businesses or SBDCs will pay for access.
It also does not provide outcome data on adoption, business performance, or the effectiveness of the training. The announcement establishes a training partnership, not a new general product release or a committed deployment of OpenAI tools across every SBDC location.