Live Challenge
Build a financial summary and business proposal for a local small business.
Business & Finance·Intermediate·4-6 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTExcel AI / CopilotClaude
Badge: Business AI Analyst
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Create a full social media content calendar and ad copy for an employer partner.
Marketing & Sales·Beginner·3-5 hours
AI Tools
Canva AIChatGPTJasper AI
Badge: AI Marketing Strategist
Live Challenge
Build a working internal tool prototype for an employer using AI-assisted code.
IT & Cyber·Advanced·6-8 hours
AI Tools
GitHub CopilotChatGPTClaude
Badge: AI IT Developer
Live Challenge
Write an evidence-based patient education guide for a partner clinic or wellness program.
Health Science·Intermediate·4-6 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTNotion AIMedical Brief AI
Badge: AI Health Science Communicator
Live Challenge
Produce a process improvement report for a local manufacturer using AI-assisted analysis.
Manufacturing & Engineering·Intermediate·5-7 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTAutodesk Fusion AIExcel AI
Badge: AI Manufacturing Analyst
Live Challenge
Generate an AI-assisted bid summary and project timeline for a local contractor.
Construction & Architecture·Intermediate·4-6 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTPlanGrid AIAutodesk AI
Badge: AI Construction Planner
Live Challenge
Build a route optimization and cost-savings plan for a regional delivery business.
Transportation & Logistics·Intermediate·4-6 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTRoutific AIExcel AI
Badge: AI Logistics Optimizer
Live Challenge
Produce a short brand video package (script, visuals, captions) for an employer partner.
Arts & Media·Intermediate·5-8 hours
AI Tools
Canva AIRunwayChatGPTDescript
Badge: AI Creative Producer
Live Challenge
Design a 5-lesson unit plan and student-facing study guide for a partner teacher.
Education & Training·Beginner·3-5 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTKhanmigoCanva AI
Badge: AI Learning Designer
Live Challenge
Draft a clear, accessible civic education campaign for a local nonprofit or agency.
Human Services & Law·Intermediate·4-5 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTCanva AI
Badge: AI Civic Communicator
Live Challenge
Design a complete event marketing package for a hospitality business partner.
Hospitality & Events·Beginner·3-5 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTCanva AIBizzabo AI
Badge: AI Hospitality Planner
Live Challenge
Produce an energy efficiency report for a facility using AI predictive data.
Skilled Trades & Energy·Intermediate·5-7 hours
AI Tools
IBM Maximo AIChatGPTEnergy Monitoring AI
Badge: AI Trades Technician
Live Challenge
Build a crop planning and yield model for a sustainable farm partner.
Agriculture & Food·Intermediate·5-7 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTDJI Terra AIExcel AI
Badge: AgriTech AI Analyst
Live Challenge
Produce an AI-assisted research brief on a real industry question from a workforce partner.
STEM & Research·Advanced·6-8 hours
AI Tools
ChatGPTElicitPerplexity
Badge: AI Research Associate
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