Preparing Autistic Students for the AI Workforce Project; Applications Open for Summer Training and Internships!
Applications are now open for the Preparing Autistic Students for the AI Workforce project!
Successful candidates will undertake a four-week training starting on June 17, where they will learn the fundamentals of AI, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI (LLMs and ChatGPT), classification, optimization, and ethics. They will also learn various communication and teamwork skills essential to working in a data science team.
The program will match those who complete the course with companies offering paid, remote, 8-week summer internships to practice AI and teamwork skills!
Candidates should identify as autistic or Asperger’s, be over 18, be taking classes at a US-based community college (e.g., aiming for a 2-year degree or reskilling into a new career), and be interested in exploring careers in AI! Applications are due by April 15, 2024.
Application and FAQ: https://cmu-variability.github.io/pas4aiworkforce/application.html
For more information, please email pas4aiworkforce@gmail.com