Who Is This For?
We're looking for motivated individuals ready to transform their careers with AI
Looking to pivot into AI-powered roles but facing financial barriers. Ready to learn, grow, and apply AI skills in your new career path.
We prioritize applications from underrepresented communities in tech, including women, minorities, and individuals from non-traditional backgrounds.
Northwest Arkansas and all Arkansas residents committed to strengthening our state's tech ecosystem and contributing to regional AI innovation.
How We Upskill NWA's Workforce
We're on a mission to ensure Northwest Arkansas doesn't get left behind in the AI revolution. Our approach is simple: understand AI, use AI, and transform your organization with AI.
Start with the fundamentals. We demystify AI and help you understand what it can (and can't) do for your work and organization.
- Understand AI capabilities and limitations
- Learn strategic thinking for AI opportunities
- Build confidence to lead AI initiatives
Get hands-on with AI tools. Build real workflows that save time, increase quality, and multiply your impact—no coding required.
- Master practical AI tools for daily work
- Create custom workflows that drive results
- Achieve 10x productivity gains in your role
Transform your organization. Learn proven frameworks to drive AI adoption, measure ROI, and build a culture that embraces AI-powered innovation.
- Build AI adoption strategies that work
- Overcome resistance and drive change
- Measure and communicate AI's business impact
What Our Students Say
Join hundreds of leaders who've transformed their AI capabilities
"AI Transformed How I Work"
Watch this 2-minute story about how practical AI training delivers real results
Pamela Johnston • Senior Business Analyst
"AI tools have become integral to my daily work, streamlining processes and freeing up significant time for strategic contributions."
Joy Mycka
Business Analyst
CARDS, Inc.
"It's enabled me to develop something with no experience of coding, the power this gives me is mind blowing, I can build stuff I could have only dreamt about before."
Will Stogdale
Owner
Boost Design Agency
"The program rewired how I think about solving business problems using AI. I walked away with real skills I use every day to work smarter and faster."
Amelia Leigner
Head of Product
Seek Invest
"What I value most is time. With the help of AI, I can focus on building better solutions and significantly reduce the time I spend on repetitive tasks. AI tools have empowered me to discover and build things I wasn't even aware of before I started using it."
Marco Monteiro
Software Engineer
AcreHedge
Hands-On and Practical
"After spending thousands on top-name university programs that were all theory and no practice, I finally found Tech Leaders' AI Trade School. It's the only program that actually walks you through building your own AI product, step-by-step, with real tools and support."
Safe, Supportive, and Accessible
"The atmosphere is inviting and safe — even for non-technical students. No one is judged for asking questions, and the instructors respond with patience and kindness every time. My fear that someone would steal my idea was gone immediately."
Top-Tier Mentorship
"Todd and Stephen genuinely care about your progress. They're not just instructors — they're partners in your success. When I got stuck, they were always there with real solutions."
All-in-One Journey
"The course structure is logical and practical — it starts with market validation and carries you all the way through product development and go-to-market. Every step includes tools you can actually use."
"From theory to practice — NWA AI training delivers real-world results."
"I went from overwhelmed to confident in weeks."
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"No fluff, no overwhelm — just clarity and execution."
See Training Samples
Preview sample lessons from our AI Trade School curriculum. These are condensed versions that show you the depth and practicality of what you'll learn.
AI-First Fundamentals
Learn the core principles of building effective AI workflows
AI Tools & Workflows
Hands-on frameworks for evaluating and implementing AI tools in your workflow
AI Demo DaysShow and Tell Your AI Project
Join our monthly virtual Demo Days to see what's possible with AI. Watch guest demonstrators from around the world showcase innovative AI projects, share insights, and inspire your own AI journey.
Connect with AI practitioners from around the world. See diverse perspectives on how AI is being applied across industries and use cases.
Watch live demonstrations of AI projects solving real problems. Get inspired by practical applications and innovative solutions.
Have an AI project to share? Apply to be a guest demonstrator and showcase your work to the NWA AI community.
Key Partners
Building a collaborative ecosystem with leading organizations in Northwest Arkansas.
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