This program is an engaging and interactive program designed for high school students eager to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Over the course participants will learn the foundational concepts of AI and ML through hands-on projects, real-world applications, and collaborative activities.
Eligibility
- Year 1:
- Grades 10-11
- Year 2:
- Successful completion of Year 1
- Year 3:
- Successful completion of Year 2
- Completion of Artificial Intelligence Program (Years 1-3) requires successful completion of a Business Application, 80% or more of AWS Academy and Python Coursework, and Certification
- Successful completion of Year 2
Number of Years to Complete this Program
2 years to complete
*Optional third year offered
Things to Consider
- You must have the ability to spend extended periods of time in front of a computer screen.
Direct Employment
- Technology Analyst
- Junior Software Developer
- Junior Cloud Analyst
Jobs available after additional or advanced training
- Software UX/UI Developer
- Business Analyst
- Artificial Intelligence Trainer
Locations
JTED @ The Bridges
3300 S. Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Year 1:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30 to 7 p.m.
- Year 2:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
Engages participants with little or no programming experience. Participants are introduced to object-oriented concepts, terminology, and syntax using hands-on, engaging activities on easy to use Pythonplatforms to scaffold the knowledge to create basic Pythonprograms.
Year 2
Builds on the skills gained in Python Fundamentals to design object-oriented applications with Python and create programs using hands-on, engaging activities in Cloud focused environments. Includes understanding serverless architecture of business applications and an introduction to Cloud Based programs and servers. Students will be using the Amazon Web Services Academy to build foundational understanding of programming in serverless and containerized environments.
Certification
- Year 1:
- Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer/ Certified Associate Python Programmer
- For those that pass the practice exam and finish the class work
- Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer/ Certified Associate Python Programmer
- Year 2:
- Certified Associate Python Programmer/ AWS Cloud Practitioner
- For those that pass the practice exam and finish the class work
- Certified Associate Python Programmer/ AWS Cloud Practitioner
Credits
1/Year
Instructor
- Jason Potosky
More Information
Uniform
- JTED program t-shirt (evening programs)
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- English
- Math – Algebra
CTE Classes
- Computer Maintenance
- Computer Science
