Envisioneering AI Approachability

Empowering learners, educators, and communities with the skills and understanding needed to navigate the AI era.

Our Mission

Empowering the discovery of approachable solutions for ai

We believe artificial intelligence should benefit everyone, not just the privileged few. Our work focuses on making AI literacy accessible to all communities, ensuring that as technology advances, it lifts people up rather than leaving them behind.

Research

Public Learning for All

We conduct cutting edge AI research that benefits communities through academic collaborations and open-source tools. Our work demystifies AI while developing practical solutions for real world challenges.

Training

Locally Driven, People First

We deliver customized hands-on AI training for communities, building practical skills to tackle every day challenges.

Mentorship

Pathways to Real Careers

We hook up learners with internships, scholarships, and real-world skills to turn curiosity into jobs. No matter if you're starting out, leveling up, or training your team, everyone gets what they need to succeed with AI.

What we Offer

We build bridges between people and AI

No jargon or hype, just intuitive and approachable resources, accessible learning, and a commitment to public education and knowledge. Here's how we make AI approachable:

Accessible Education Pathways

Tailored Training Workshops

Engaging workshops crafted for schools, professionals, and community groups, thoughtfully designed to align with participants' current knowledge and needs.

Collaborative Learning Cohorts

Group-based guidance that transforms education into a collective experience, supporting everyone from AI beginners to seasoned developers.

Freely Available Resources

Complimentary, user-friendly tools enabling anyone to explore and apply AI concepts, with no prior qualifications required.

Publicly Beneficial Knowledge

Accessible Research Summaries

Concise, comprehensible reports bridging scholarly findings with everyday comprehension and practical applications.

Influential Ideas and Guidance

Forward-thinking perspectives and expert commentary that inspire informed discussions on AI's societal role, accessible to diverse audiences.

Practical Educational Tools

Comprehensive guides, curricula, and ready-to-use templates for integrating AI education into schools, libraries, and local settings.

Who we Work With

Businesses & Government

Where Tech Meets Policy

"I went from playing with GPT to launching a successful data analytics tool in under a month. And I understood what was happening behind the scenes!"

Shana, Federal Assistant Director

Students & Educators

Demystifying AI for the Next Generation

"The AI Literacy program, mentoring, and coaching provided were awesome, and helped me launch my own. application and website in less than 8 weeks! didn't know how much I didn't know before. Thank you so much!"

Joey, Undergraduate Student

Community Leaders

Empowering Grassroots Change with AI

"We used the AI Literacy framework and mentoring to help our teams apply AI for analyzing community needs and allocating resources more effectively. Now we're training local leaders to use AI for social impact. It's been a game-changer for our initiatives."

Steve, Nonprofit Director

All Curious to Learn!

No Tech Background? No Problem!

"At 68, I never thought I'd understand AI, but the hands-on approach made it click. This helped me launch a second career as a writer... a lifelong goal!"

Jimmy, Veteran and Retired Manager

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Level 1: Just Getting Started

"I want to understand AI, but I don't know where to begin."

We help you to build foundational AI literacy and confidence to navigate AI tools and conversations.

What You'll Learn:

  • Intro to Artificial Intelligence
  • Real-world Examples of AI
  • AI Ethics & Everyday Impact
  • Digital literacy and critical thinking
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Level 2: The AI Conversationalist

"I want to use AI tools effectively, think with them, and communicate ideas better."

We guide you to use language models to generate, explore, and refine ideas with clarity and confidence.

What You'll Learn:

  • Prompt Engineering Fundamentals
  • Understanding AI Outputs & Failures
  • Chain of Thought & Reasoning Strategies
  • AI for Writing, Brainstorming, Coding Help
  • Mental Models for Thinking with AI
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Level 3: The Modern Developer

"I want to build real apps with AI and understand how to work with models programmatically."

We guide you in mastering the integration, deployment, and iteration of AI-powered tools and workflows.

What You'll Learn:

  • AI APIs & SDKs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
  • Prompt Chaining & Tool Integration
  • System Thinking for AI Workflows
  • Responsible Development & Model Limitations
  • Rapid Prototyping with LLMs
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Wherever you're at, we're here to help.

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