AI as Your Advantage: How Tech Students Can Stand Out
Welcome to Workshop Wednesday, hosted by the Mentor Me Collective! 🚀
In this session, we sit down with Brianne "Bri" Caplan, Executive Director of Code Your Dreams, to discuss how emerging technologists can harness the power of artificial intelligence without losing their competitive edge. Today’s Topic: AI as Your Advantage: How Tech Students Can Stand Out AI is rapidly changing how we learn, build, and enter the tech workforce. But simply using AI isn't enough to secure your future. The students who truly stand out are those who use AI as a force multiplier—not a replacement—for their own critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
In this workshop, you will learn how to leverage AI to:
Strengthen your coding projects and debug more effectively.
Brainstorm innovative ideas and master new concepts faster.
Build a high-impact portfolio and prep for interviews.
Maintain the "human element"—curiosity, judgment, and collaboration—that employers value most.
Whether you're a student, a beginner developer, or a career changer, walk away with a personal action plan to use AI responsibly and intentionally in your tech journey.
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🎙️ Meet the Speaker:
Brianne Caplan Brianne "Bri" Caplan is the founder and Executive Director of Code Your Dreams, a Chicago-based nonprofit expanding access to coding, AI, and emerging technology education. A former data scientist and Program Director for Computer Science at the University of Chicago, Bri leads initiatives that empower learners—from kindergarten to adulthood—to become confident creators of technology and build lasting pathways into the digital economy.
💡 What You’ll Learn
Practical AI Integration: Actionable ways to use AI for learning, projects, and career preparation.
The "Human Advantage": Understanding which skills remain essential in a world where AI generates code in seconds.
Strategic Development: How to build a personal action plan to stay competitive and capable in the digital economy.
🤝 Connect with Brianne :
💼 Brianne’s LinkedIn: briannecaplan
🌐 Code Your Dreams: https:/www.codeyourdreams.org ✨
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