Concurrency, a Microsoft partner and i.c.stars partner, recently delivered a training to help grow the AI skills of i.c.stars learners and offer an industry perspective.
Over a two-week period, Concurrency’s CTO Nathan Lasnoski led workshops for approximately 30 i.c.stars participants in Milwaukee and Chicago. During that time, each created meaningful AI chatbots that represented their unique perspectives and ideas. This builds on i.c.stars instructor-led workshops on the foundations for effective AI use and application.
Milwaukee recent graduate Christina Velazquez took to the stage at Summerfest Tech to share her new AI knowledge with the audience.
“I created Mr. Stars, an AI bot to streamline the onboarding process for i.c.stars interns and was thrilled to win,” said recent Milwaukee graduate Christina Velazquez.
“What made it even more memorable was when Nathan told me I’d have the opportunity to present Mr. Stars on stage at Summerfest Tech. It was an incredible experience, highlighting not just the technical skills I gained, but also the confidence and creativity the challenge inspired in all of us.”
Chicago participant Tremar Thomas demonstrated an AI bot he created using Microsoft’s Copilot Studio to Chicago’s Program Committee. The AI bot he created integrates tasks into various Microsoft Office apps for better time management.
“I’ve been tremendously impressed with the engagement and creativity of the interns in both Chicago and Milwaukee during our bot-building process, said Concurrency’s Lasnoski. “The ideas, collaboration, and participation have been impressive and I’m proud to partner with i.c.stars.”
According to Microsoft’s 2024 Annual Work Trend Index, use of generative AI at work has nearly doubled in the past six months. LinkedIN reflects this trend with significant growth in AI-related job postings and recruiter searchers. i.c.stars and its partners are working to ensure that the nontraditional talent graduating from our program develop the skills needed for the AI economy.
