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The Black Youth AI Fellowship is an 8-week virtual program designed to equip Black university students in Canada with real-world AI skills, mentorship, and a national network — all for free.
Opportunity Details
The Black Youth AI Fellowship is an 8-week virtual program designed to equip Black university students in Canada with real-world AI skills, mentorship, and a national network — all for free.
Whether you’re into business, science, design, or the arts — AI is transforming every field. You’ll learn new tools, build real-world projects, and gain the confidence to lead with AI.
You don’t need to know how to code. All you need is curiosity, creativity, and commitment to learn.
In just 8 weeks, you'll walk away with:
Real-World AI Skills: Learn how to use AI tools and applications used in today’s job market
Hands-On Experience: Solve real business problems through weekly case studies and a final hackathon
Boost in Credentials: A certificate of completion, and a project portfolio that stands out on university applications or job resumes
Industry Mentorship: A national network of mentors, peers, industry pros, and future collaborators from across Canada
Pathways to What’s Next: Exposure to careers, internships, and entrepreneurial pathways
Confidence to turn your curiosity into real-world impact
Program Format
Length: 8 weeks
Dates: July 7 – August 29
Live Sessions: Once a week (120 minutes)
Extras: Weekly team office hours + curated case study readings
Each session includes:
Learning from an industry expert and Tribe facilitator
A group case study challenge tied to a real-world AI use case
Access to tools and support to help you succeed
Final Week: You'll wrap up with a national hackathon where you apply what you've learned to solve a creative AI challenge.
It is a free, national fellowship for Black post-secondary students who want to explore the power of artificial intelligence and gain job-ready digital skills.
Black students enrolled in a Canadian college or university (undergraduate or graduate)
No tech background needed — all you need is a computer, internet access and a willingness to learn.
It’s 100% free, and we’ll support you with access to the tools you need
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