This immersive 6-week program is designed for high school graduates, early-career professionals, and business owners looking to gain a competitive edge in today’s AI-driven world.
AI Edge Bootcamp: Is This for You?
Are you looking to enhance your career? Ready to grow your business with cutting-edge tools?Thinking about launching your own venture?
“The OCCUR AI Bootcamp wasn’t just about learning—it was about transformation. This experience reshaped how I think about leveraging AI to drive innovation and meaningful change in coworking and childcare.”
If your answer is YES, we are ready for you!
Level Up: Skills You’ll Gain
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AI tools to support business development for your own business, or for someone else's.
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How to use AI tools for creating graphics and videos so that you can better market your content.
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Leveraging AI to enhance sales pitches, generate more leads, and elevate your effectiveness as a salesperson.
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Enhance marketing and social media strategies with AI for more following and engagement.
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You will learn how to build your own version of ChatGPT that does what you want it to do.
Course Overview
DURATION
6 WEEKS
COST
FREE!
FORMAT
IN PERSON
SMALL CLASSES
HANDS ON
INSTRUCTORS
ERIC FORST: AN EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEUR AND EDUCATOR
KACHI ONYEADOR: AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COGNITIVE SCIENCE
The Instructors
Eric Forst is an entrepreneur, marketer, and educator with over 30 years of experience in AI integration and business development. As co-founder of Pangea Social AI, he specializes in Custom GPTs for startups, helping companies leverage AI for growth. With a background in corporate marketing and social media analytics, Eric brings a hands-on, real-world approach to AI education.
Kachi Onyeador is an East Bay native and UC Berkeley graduate, brings expertise in Cognitive Science, AI research, and interactive entertainment. With experience at Amazon Games and Disney Innovation, she explores AI’s role in creativity and education. As an AI Bootcamp instructor, she empowers communities to harness AI for growth and inclusion.
Why AI Edge Bootcamp?
Unlock High-Demand AI Skills for Career and Innovation and Receive:
Hands On Training
Develop practical AI skills that employers are actively seeking.
Expert Instruction
Develop practical AI skills that employers are actively seeking.
Connect and Grow
Build a professional network while gaining skills applicable to both job searches and entrepreneurial ventures.
Free and Accesbile
Enjoy a top-tier curiculum at no cost, designed for high school graduates and early career professionals.
Career Boost
Stand out in the job market with advanced, job-ready AI competencies, and projects to add to your resume.
Level Up your Business
Elevate your current or future business with AI through our comprehensive curriculum designed for both business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
THE 2024 COHORT AT THE CAPSTONE PROJECT SHOWCASE WITH OCCUR STAFF.
AN AMAZING NIGHT CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
Is This Program for You?
Early Career Professionals: Ideal for those with some IT or coding experience looking to expand their AI knowledge and career opportunities.
High School Graduates: Open to graduates with a B or higher in STEM, English, Philosophy, or Language Arts—welcoming diverse thinkers eager to explore AI-driven innovation.
Program Structure
Week 4-5
Practical applications of AI for marketing and graphics
Week 3
Learning to build your own GPT / start your project
Week 1-2
Introduction to AI and Fundamentals + hands on with AI tools
Week 6
Capstone Project presentation and course wrap-up