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TECH360: Responsible AI Education for Underestimated Youth

America On Tech PROJECT
TECH360: Responsible AI Education for Underestimated Youth by America On Tech

credits

Title
  • TECH360: Responsible AI Education for Underestimated Youth
Entrant
  • America On Tech

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.

the team

Stanley Smith
  • National Director of Strategy
  • America On Tech
Jessica Santana
  • CEO
  • America On Tech
Kylie Repasy
  • VP of Programs
  • America On Tech
Melody Hughes
  • Director of Curriculum
  • America On Tech
Raylene Paris
  • Curriculum Manager
  • America On Tech
Evin Robinson
  • President
  • America On Tech