AI-STEM Studios (16-21)

Workforce-Ready AI Training for Youth

A certified, hands-on artificial intelligence training program designed to prepare young people for real-world technology pathways.

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  • Workforce-Ready
    AI Training
  • Ages 16-21
    Grades 11+

Where Advanced Skills Meet Real-World Impact

WHAT STUDENTS GAIN
  • Real-World AI Skills (Including Prompt Engineering)
  • Project-Based Learning & Portfolio Development
  • Mentorship from AI Professionals
  • Exposure to Career Pathways in Emerging Tech
  • Ethical & Responsible AI Training
  • Industry-Recognized Certification as an AI Developer
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Flexible Program Structure

Program Specifications

Grade Levels

11th, 12th Grade and above

Program Duration

12-Week Hybrid Program

Online Learning Modules

Structured weekly coursework delivered via secure online platform

Live Instructor-Led Sessions

Interactive sessions focused on applied learning, problem-solving, and real-world scenarios

What's Included

Mentorship Support

Access to AI mentors and professional AI consultants throughout the program

Capstone Project

Students complete and present a real-world AI-informed solution

“Perfect for CS teachers, STEM coordinators, or educators looking to provide genuine college and career preparation through hands-on AI work.”

Who it is for

Workforce development programs serving youth ages 16–21

Community organizations supporting career readiness

Educators preparing students for future-focused careers

Motivated young adults interested in technology pathways

No prior coding experience required.

What Students Achieve

By Course Completion, Students Will:

Build Workforce-Ready Portfolio

  • 4-6 sophisticated, documented projects
  • GitHub repositories with professional READMEs
  • Video demos and technical documentation
  • Portfolio website showcasing work
  • Material for college essays and interviews

Master ML Fundamentals

  • Understand how machine learning works
  • Train and evaluate models
  • Work with real AI tools and platforms
  • Basic Python programming for AI
  • Ethical considerations in AI development

Develop Professional Skills

  • Technical communication and documentation
  • Collaboration using industry tools (GitHub, etc.)
  • Project management and planning
  • Presenting technical work to various audiences
  • Professional portfolio presentation

Prepare for Career & Future

  • Understanding of AI/tech career pathways
  • Skills for competitive STEM internships
  • Readiness for college CS courses
  • Network with industry professionals
  • Scholarship application materials
Portfolio Outcomes

4-6

projects in professional portfolio

100%

of students complete GitHub repository

Workforce-ready

portfolio quality suitable for applications

Technical depth

appropriate for STEM programs

What You Can Document

For Students:

  • Complete portfolio of work
  • Certified AI Developer – AI STEM Academy
  • Skills assessment results
  • College application materials
  • Career pathway exploration documentation

For Schools:

  • Course completion rates
  • Portfolio project metrics
  • College acceptance data (if tracked)
  • Student skill development benchmarks
  • Industry partnership outcomes

CERTIFICATION

Certified AI Developer – AI STEM Academy
Students complete structured training and demonstrate competency through project-based assessment.

Where AI STEM Studios Fits in the Learning Journey

AI STEM Studios is the capstone of our AI literacy pathway—where students apply skills to build workforce-ready skills for future careers.

Earlier Programs (K-8)

Foundation

AI-STEM Start (K-5)
Creative exploration and digital literacy

AI-STEM Smart (6-8)

Prompt engineering, digital ethics, critical thinking

Students don’t need prior AI programs to succeed in Academy—we meet high schoolers where they are!

AI STEM Academy (9-12)

High School Capstone

Advanced AI skills, machine learning exploration, and professional portfolio development for college applications and career preparation.

What Students Build:

  • 4-6 portfolio-worthy projects
  • GitHub repositories with professional documentation
  • Real applications solving real problems
  • Skills for college CS courses and tech internships

AI STEM Studios

Workforce-Ready Steps

AI STEM Studios (16-21)
Real client projects, professional work, potential income

Career Pathways
Competitive CS/Engineering programs, strong foundation for coursework

Career Opportunities
High school tech internships, part-time development work