Note: The outline below is a sample template. All programs are customized to meet the specific goals, audience, and schedule of each partner organization. Contact us to discuss a tailored engagement.
Practical Introduction to AI and ChatGPT: A 6-Session Course
Target Audience: Adults with limited tech experience, career-changers, entrepreneurs, and community members seeking to understand and leverage AI
Length: 6 sessions (60–90 minutes each)
Format: Interactive workshop style with hands-on exercises, real-life examples, and support for all levels of digital literacy
Session 0: Getting Set Up (Pre-Work)
What ChatGPT is and how to access it, phone vs. desktop setup, creating an account, free vs. paid versions, and staying safe and private online.
Session 1: Welcome to AI — A Tool for Empowerment
What AI is (and isn’t), why ChatGPT matters now in a changing job landscape, live demonstration, common myths and realities, and use cases that build confidence.
Session 2: How to Talk to ChatGPT
What a prompt is, simple vs. detailed prompting with examples, voice input for accessibility, and common mistakes and how to fix them.
Session 3: Real-Life Help — Time, Money & Tasks
Using AI for budgeting, meal planning, and form-filling; drafting letters and resumes; understanding complex documents and translating jargon; and summarizing news or online content.
Session 4: Careers & Skills — Getting Ahead with AI
Resume and cover letter writing, practicing interview questions, brainstorming career pivots, and using AI as a personal learning partner for new skills.
Session 5: From Idea to Income — AI for Side Hustles
Brainstorming business ideas, writing ads, flyers, or product pages, roleplaying as your customer, and naming and pitching your brand or idea.
Session 6: Using AI Responsibly & Making It a Habit
Ethics and safe use of AI, building an AI habit into your daily workflow, avoiding overreliance, sharing success stories, and next steps including a 30-Day Challenge.
Optional Add-On Workshops
Available as standalone or supplemental sessions: ChatGPT for Parents & Kids, ChatGPT for Immigrants and ESL Learners, ChatGPT for Older Adults, and ChatGPT for Community Organizers.
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