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Get Into Better Colleges.

Stand out with high-impact extracurriculars.

Get Into Better Colleges.

Stand out with
high-impact extracurriculars.

🛥️ Beginner AI Program for Lake Norman Teens

⏳ In-person instruction • Limited seats

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Most extracurriculars don’t show real output.

Every student leaves with real work to show.

Strengthen college applications.

Your kid will build and complete real AI projects that strengthens their applicant story.

Gain real Tech experience.

They'll work on real projects with real deliverables exactly like in a real tech company.

Confidence to pursue their passion.

They'll gain momentum working on skills colleges and tech companies actually look for.

lake norman student working on AI projects

Programs & Schedule

Applied AI Engineering

All sessions are in-person (near Birkdale Village)

Spring

4 evening classes

Once per week for an hour

Summer

2 day camps

Full course in 2 days
(2hrs per day)

Fall

4 evening classes

Once per week for an hour

Internships

For course graduates

Strengthen college applications

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Founder-led • Limited seats • In person instruction

Students Build + Launch Fast

Tools used in real tech companies

Learn the tools used in real tech companies

Connect to APIs, Vercel deploy,

Supabase backend.

Connect to APIs, Vercel deploy,

Supabase backend.

A real portfolio + profile

A real LinkedIn presence

Students leave with a live portfolio and a completed LinkedIn profile. (Level 200)

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    // 4. Call OpenAI
    // ===============================
    // Uses gpt-4o-mini for cost efficiency
    // Temperature 0.7 = balanced creativity vs consistency
    let aiRes;

    try {
      aiRes = await openai.chat.completions.create({
        model: "gpt-4o-mini",
        messages: [
          { role: "system", content: "You generate high-quality content ideas." },
          { role: "user", content: prompt },
        ],
        temperature: 0.7,
      });
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("OPENAI ERROR:", err);
      return new Response(
        JSON.stringify({ error: "AI generation failed" }),
        { status: 500 }
      );
    }

// ===============================
    // 4. Call OpenAI
    // ===============================
    // Uses gpt-4o-mini for cost efficiency
    // Temperature 0.7 = balanced creativity vs consistency
    let aiRes;

    try {
      aiRes = await openai.chat.completions.create({
        model: "gpt-4o-mini",
        messages: [
          { role: "system", content: "You generate high-quality content ideas." },
          { role: "user", content: prompt },
        ],
        temperature: 0.7,
      });
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("OPENAI ERROR:", err);
      return new Response(
        JSON.stringify({ error: "AI generation failed" }),
        { status: 500 }
      );
    }

Real developer setup

Git, local env, Cursor all fully configured by your student. (beginner)

FAQ & Common Concerns

Is this actually valuable for college apps?

Yes — students leave with real work, practical AI skills schools don’t teach, and a stronger way to scale what they’re already interested in.

My kid has never used AI to build anything.

I assume that to be true. The program is specifically designed as introductory to AI.

Is this a coding camp?

No. Students work in a startup-style environment learning how to use AI for business functions. There is natural coding overlap.

What does my student walk away with?

A completed AI project, a course certificate, a portfolio asset for applications, a completed LinkedIn profile (lvl 200) and a letter of recommendation (lvl 200).

My kid is NOT technical.

That’s expected. The program is designed specifically to teach your kid how to leverage AI in these exact gaps.

I dislike large classes.

Me too. 12 maximum. Every kid receives hands-on support and individualized feedback.

My kid doesn't have a lot of time.

Fall / Spring sessions are just once per week for 1 month in the evenings (1hr.)

Who's the instructor?

All classes are led by the founder (me) to ensure quality of output. I've worked at some of Charlotte's fastest growing tech companies and trained dozens of total beginners.

Prior experience required?

Specifically, no. The program is beginner-friendly and designed for students with absolutely zero technical background.

What happens after it ends?

Students can continue into levels 200+. Internships are available for top students to work with future classes and boost their college application with leadership skills.

But what specifically will my kid learn?

Students learn how to use AI to build real web apps they can bring home and show you.

Which Charlotte companies did you work?

I worked at PetScreening (Charlotte's fastest growing tech startup) and Meltwater (my clients included NBA teams, Mayors offices, NASCAR drivers, etc.)

My kid is difficult to motivate.

Don't worry, I have a teen too.

Is this virtual or in person?

In person. Near Birkdale Village in Cornelius/Huntersville.

Is this accredited?

No—please do not confuse this. It’s designed to strengthen their extracurriculars only.

Founder-led Instruction