At Vista Data, we bridge the gap between employers and education to build an
AI-ready workforce. We specialize in applied Generative AI and data skills training that addresses real workplace problems. Our approach designs training with Mid-South employers so people can use these tools in real jobs, creating clearer pathways and better outcomes.
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Vista Data is at the forefront of workforce development using a model that moves from workplace problems to project credentials. We do not use multiple-choice exams or long theory. Instead, learners work on current industry problems and use Generative AI tools in context. They finish with a project credential they can use in the workforce immediately.
Our support spans the entire talent pipeline. We equip workers, job seekers, educators, and students with applied skills for real roles:
Employees who want Generative AI and data skills for the job they have now. We provide projects that match their daily tasks and help them advance within the organization.
People between roles who want to reskill into Gen AI enabled positions. They build a portfolio of projects and connect to employers that helped shape our training program.
Faculty, staff, and administrators who want to integrate Generative AI into teaching, student support, and operations with programs that align to regional employers.
Middle school, high school, and college students (ages 13+) who want early exposure to applied Generative AI and data skills.
Discover how our capstone projects start as real problems inside organizations and become live tools that support daily work.
"A participant built a 97% accurate AI model to detect errors in maintenance work orders."
Hyosung HICO
A participant digitized driver forms and used AI to find the “Big Three” safety violations and peak risk times.
Hyosung HICO
A participant built a GPT tool that reads transaction data to show what to sell next and where revenue is at risk.
Hyosung HICO
At Vista Data, we revolutionize workforce development through a four-step lifecycle: Discovery, Enablement, Implementation, and Validation. We co-design projects from live operational problems such as safety, logistics, customer service, sales or manufacturing. We then select the Generative AI and data analytics tools that fit the job context.
Participants create hands-on, real-world solutions that change how work gets done. The deliverable is the credential. We review each project against clear criteria to issue a micro-credential that validates standout work for hiring and promotion.
This approach ensures that every program bridges the gap between traditional education and industry needs. By solving real-world problems, learners gain practical skills that have visible impact for their teams.
We co-design projects from current operational problems inside Mid-South companies.
We teach people how to use Generative AI and data tools innovatively and effectively in their daily work.
Participants create a solution that changes how work gets done and has visible impact.
We issue stackable micro-credentials based on the project deliverable to highlight standout work for workforce upskilling.
We co-design projects from current operational problems inside Mid-South companies.
We teach people how to use Generative AI and data tools innovatively and effectively in their daily work.
Participants create a solution that changes how work gets done and has visible impact.
We issue stackable micro-credentials based on the project deliverable to highlight standout work for workforce upskilling.
Leveraging generative AI and making sense of complex data and is a cornerstone skill. Our curriculum focuses on applied usage. Examples include the Safety Violation Tracker GPT for ABM Industries or Maintenance Error Detection for Hyosung HICO.
We focus on results you can point to. From 97 percent accuracy on quality checks to student-built AI assistants for the Greater Memphis Chamber, our focused micro-credentials get you job-ready with skills that are in high demand right now.
Vista Data transforms workforce development by connecting employers, education, and talent to build an AI-ready Mid-South. We are a tech workforce intermediary connecting organizations like FedEx, Nike, St. Jude, and Lane College with the talent of tomorrow.
Ready to grow an AI-ready workforce? If you are an employer looking to upskill your team, or an education partner planning new programs, Vista Data can help design training that fits your goals.
As Vista Data's CTO, Luka Perkovic serves as the principal architect behind all our educational programming. A three-time Tableau Academic Ambassador, he designs integrated learning experiences that bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry reality. By replacing outdated legacy curricula with applied Generative AI and data analytics pathways, he ensures all our micro-credential programs deliver the practical, rigorous skills demanded by the modern economy.
As Vista Data's CEO, Reggie Manning brings extensive experience in scaling educational initiatives and managing complex operations, demonstrated by growing a charter school network's revenue from $4M to $20M as COO. His unique background in education management, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership drives Vista Data's mission to revolutionize learning through AI-powered solutions while building strategic partnerships between schools and technology providers.
Building future-ready talent with AI + Data Analytics Micro-credentials.
At Vista Data, we specialize in applied Generative AI training and workforce development that equip learners and professionals with practical skills.
Our approach supports early career exploration for students as well as upskilling and reskilling for adult professional learners.
Vista Data's mission is to create world-class Data + AI educational programs that support educators and empower learners of all ages to develop in-demand skills, fostering a future-ready workforce and driving innovation across industries and communities.
Vista Data's mission is to create world-class Data + AI educational programs that support educators and empower learners of all ages to develop in-demand skills, fostering a future-ready workforce and driving innovation across industries and communities.
Vista Data's mission is to create world-class Data + AI educational programs that support educators and empower learners of all ages to develop in-demand skills, fostering a future-ready workforce and driving innovation across industries and communities.
Vista Data's mission is to create world-class Data + AI educational programs that support educators and empower learners of all ages to develop in-demand skills, fostering a future-ready workforce and driving innovation across industries and communities.
