Inkscape is a vector graphics creation and editing application that's free to download and use on not only Windows and Mac, but also on GNU/Linux operating systems.
So, while learning on Inkscape should be fine, it would be a disservice if they didn't at least get exposed to industry standard software at some point.
But, if you're expecting to have students walk out and get jobs using Inkscape. I would imagine anyone worth hiring should be able to go from Inkscape to AI with a minimal learning curve. Having someone who knows what vector graphics are, and how and when to use them, is far more valuable than someone who knows how to navigate Adobe Illustrator's interface, but still doesn't really get the difference between raster and vector art. As long as you are focusing more on the CONCEPTS rather than the specific implementation it works perfectly. In many ways Inkscape is great for that, as it allows the students to have the software at no cost with full freedom to use it how they want. The question is really, "Can it do what we need it to do?" Whether someone else uses it not doesn't matter if it can't do what you need.
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