FOUNDATIONS OF AI SAFETY AND GOVERNANCE TRAINING - BOOTCAMP
Our four‑week AI Safety and Governance Training Bootcamp starting on 12th May, 2025 is designed for Black Professionals and other underrepresented Tech groups.
The Bootcamp sessions will be focused on:
1. Understanding AI systems and how they function.
2. The Benefits and Risks of AI
3. AI and Jobs: The Future of Work
4. How you can contribute to AI Governance
The Foundations of AI Safety and Governance BootCamps will be conducted remotely, so you can apply from anywhere you are in the world.
Before each session, each participant will be sent relevant materials for learning and engagement. Over four 90‑minute classes weekly, we’ll come together with AI Safety and Governance experts working in the space to explore emerging AI risks and governance solutions and how you can get involved!
Participants who attend all sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IS ANYONE WHO:
Is from an Underrepresented Ethnic Nationality
Possesses the ability to think critically and logically.
Is driven and eager to learn.
Has a desire to explore AI benefits and it's attendant risks
Wants to understand how they can get involved in AI Governance
Aspires to build a meaningful and impactful career.
Is willing to actively commit 3-4 hours weekly for four weeks for the bootcamp
HOW TO APPLY:
The Bootcamp is FREE and the application process is simple and will take less than 5 minutes of your time.
You don’t have to be studying/have studied a particular course to be considered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we will consider your application no matter your course of study!
Simply click on this link to begin your application. Again, the bootcamp will be conducted remotely, so you can apply from anywhere you are in the world.
Shortlisted applicants will receive a response by Friday, 9th May 2025. We look forward to your application.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to lower the barrier for the underrepresented communities and promote an inclusive generation equipped to lead in addressing emerging AI risks.
We do so by:
1.
Building a strong, inclusive community of students and professionals focused on addressing risks associated with emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence.
2.
Acting as a catalyst, we support early and mid-career researchers by providing resources and mentorship to pursue impactful research in AI Safety, AI Governance, and AI Policy.
3.
Through mentorship and advocacy, we aim to enable meaningful participation from underrepresented populations to foster a diverse generation of leaders who will shape the future of AI responsibly and ethically.
4.
Growing a talent infrastructure for inclusive AI by establishing institutional connections to drive substantial progress on key AI Safety, Policy and Governance challenges.
Empowering underrepresented talents to find their voices in AI Safety, Policy and Governance
Contact Us
For general inquiries or concerns related to TechForward Impact, please reach out.
Email: engage@techforwardimpact.org
Open Hours
Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Location
Morningfield Lane, Dartmouth Canada.
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