About This Project
Summary
TECH360: Intro to AI equips underestimated high school students with foundational skills in AI and machine learning, while centering ethical use and real-world applications. Guided by AOT’s AI Council and industry professionals, students complete a rigorous, project-based curriculum with stipends, laptops, and mentorship. The program is culturally relevant and equity-driven, ensuring students gain the technical and professional skills to become future leaders in responsible technology.
Goals & Objectives
To provide underestimated high school students with equitable access to foundational AI education, increase their technical and professional skills, build portfolios, and foster pathways to advanced training and future careers in tech—while centering responsible AI development.
Results & Impact
In 2025, 400 students participated in TECH360: Intro to AI. Students learned foundational AI and machine learning concepts and built custom chatbots for mock clients—projects they can now include in portfolios and resumes to strengthen future internship and job applications.
