Apply for the AI Learning Lab
WPTI invites workforce development programs to apply to participate in the second cohort of our AI Learning Lab, designed and offered in partnership with Meet the Moment.
As AI and AI-driven tools play an increasing role in our workplace, and as AI skills become increasingly critical in the labor market, workforce development providers need to understand how to adapt – and quickly. The AI Learning Lab is a research-backed, cohort-based learning model designed to help you and your organization safely, ethically, and effectively incorporate AI into your operations and programming, and to help equip your team and organization with the digital fluency necessary to prepare jobseekers for an increasingly digital work environment. By combining structured peer accountability, project-based learning, and community support, we aim to transform a 4-week training (four half-day sessions) into sustained organizational change.
Sessions will include:
Live sessions with AI-coded presentation material
Hands-on learning with workforce development focus
Interactive workshops tailored to workforce professionals
All participating organizations will engage in a project focused on actual organizational AI initiatives, with ongoing support following the completion of the course.
Our Audience
WPTI's AI Learning Lab is designed for organizational teams of 2–3 people, in positions exposed to AI and/or AI-based platforms, and who can influence the usage of AI within their organization. An ideal team would include at least one person at a Program Director level or above, along with an individual at a frontline level or above.
Our Schedule
The program will be offered over the course of four (4) four-hour sessions, each occurring in-person on a Friday. The dates and times are as follows:
Session 1 - Friday, March 20 - 10am–2pm ET
Session 2 - Friday, March 27 - 10am–2pm ET
Session 3 - Friday, April 3 - 10am–2pm ET
Session 4 - Friday, April 10 - 10am–2pm ET
Sessions 2, 3, and 4 will take place in personat WPTI's office in Midtown Manhattan. Session 1's location will be announced beforehand.
Additional Elements and Ongoing Support
Following our four-week course, participants will have access to weekly (virtual) peer accountability groups to support with their ongoing work (including their organizational AI project), as well as weekly Q&A office hours with Meet the Moment experts, peer problem solving opportunities, and shared resources. Using the Circle.so learning platform, participants will have continued access to all course materials, as well as discussion forums.
Application Instructions
The Program Director (or other senior member of the team applying) should complete this application. Please submit only one application per organization. Please note: this is a competitive process and you can only be selected for one of the two program options.
If you have any questions about the application or eligibility, contact Justin Collins, Senior Director of Programs, at jcollins@wpti.org.
Applications are due Friday, March 6 at 5pm ET. WPTI will notify organizations accepted to the program or placed on the wait list by Tuesday, March 10. At that point, all participating organizations, including staff and their direct supervisors will be required to submit a commitment form by Monday, March 16.