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[Virtual] AI Upskill: AI 101 - Using No-Code and AI Tools to Build Apps with Ramzi Nahawi
Are you a job seeker from the federal or adjacent sectors wondering how to stay relevant in the age of AI?
Join the DC Public Library for a new pilot program designed to help you build the skills and confidence to navigate today’s shifting job market, supported by a cohort of peers.
This free, community-driven AI Upskilling Cohort will launch in August 2025, with introductory workshops kicking off this July.
Join an Intro Workshop in July
Get a taste of the program before it starts! We’re hosting a series of free workshops in July, this one will be virtual:
60-min Intro Workshop: Join Ramzi Nahawi to learn about the landscape of no-code and AI tools that non-technical builders can use to create functional apps that can solve real problems in both your work & personal life.
30-min hands-on practice: You'll break into small groups to put together an initial prototype of an app using a recommended set of AI tools.
Ramzi Nahawi is a product design leader with over a decade of experience at Bubble, HubSpot, and Fjord. He specializes in creating intuitive user experiences that solve real problems and drive business results. At Bubble, he helps non-technical users build powerful software and bring their ideas to life online.
Open to all with basic computer skills and curiosity about AI, but especially helpful for former federal knowledge workers navigating career transitions. Computer required for the hands-on portion of this workshop. This is a virtual workshop.
About the Program (August–October)
This isn’t a course—it’s a community of learners navigating AI together. Designed for former federal employees and those in adjacent sectors, the program will help you:
Build AI literacy and practical skills
Identify your “irreplaceable” human strengths
Create a final project to showcase your learning
Apply here through July 24: https://upskillai.carrd.co/
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
What makes this different?
Self-Organizing Cohort
The group sets its own learning pace, study topics, and collaboration tools—with facilitation from Levy and the DCPL team.
Hands-On Mentorship
Hear from AI professionals across industries who’ll help guide your project ideas and study path.
Real-World Tools, Not Theory
Use AI to personalize your learning, improve your workflows, and prepare for future interviews or transitions.
Capstone Showcase
Wrap with a final project you can share with potential employers or collaborators.