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AI Upskilling Intro Workshop #1

Tools for a new era of knowledge work

This free, community-driven AI Upskilling Cohort will launch in August 2025, with introductory workshops kicking off this July.

​Are you a job seeker from the federal or adjacent sectors wondering how to stay relevant in the age of AI?

​Join the DC Public Library and Levy for a new pilot program designed to help you build the skills and confidence to navigate today’s shifting job market, supported by a cohort of peers.

​This free, community-driven AI Upskilling Cohort will launch in August 2025, with introductory workshops kicking off this July, and this is the first!

Overview:

​60-min Intro Workshop: Led by an AI expert, Andrew Sheves, learn what AI really is (and isn’t), what it’s doing to the workplace, and how to start using it today
​30-min Demo + Q&A: Watch real use cases in action—from resume building to project management—and ask your burning questions
​Open to all with basic computer skills and curiosity about AI, but especially helpful for former federal knowledge workers navigating career transitions.

​Andrew Sheves is an experienced international management consultant who has a life-long passion for applying technology to problem solving. He is the founder of Decis Intelligence -- an AI platform providing decision-support intelligence for strategic decision-makers – and is an enthusiastic proponent of applying AI in business.

​About the Program (August–October):

Apply here

​This isn’t a course—it’s a community of learners navigating AI together. Designed for former federal employees and those in adjacent sectors, the program will help you:

• ​Build AI literacy and practical skills
• ​Identify your “irreplaceable” human strengths
• Collaborate with peers and build your professional network
• ​Create a final project to showcase your learning

​What makes this different?

• ​Self-Organizing Cohort: The group sets its own learning pace, study topics, and collaboration tools—with facilitation from Levy and the DCPL team.
• ​Hands-On Mentorship: Hear from AI professionals across industries who’ll help guide your project ideas and study path.
• ​Real-World Tools, Not Theory: Use AI to personalize your learning, improve your workflows, and prepare for future interviews or transitions.
• Capstone Showcase: Wrap with a final project you can share with potential employers or collaborators.

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