The AI Upskilling Cohort: Open House
What happens when a region comes together to back its own?
Federal layoffs. Budget freezes. Corporate restructuring. Automation. All of it is putting pressure on the workforce in and around the Capital—and reshaping the future of knowledge work.
This Open House is your chance to step into a community that’s responding together.
Whether you’re navigating a career shift, looking to hire or mentor, working inside an institution, or just curious about what’s happening—you’re invited.
You’ll meet the people building one of the region’s first pilot programs to support this moment: The AI Upskilling Cohort, a three-month initiative from DC Public Library and Levy.
You'll also get a chance to connect with organizations & communities within tech, AI, and the federal workforce support world. Come and chat with our friends at WellFed, FedsForward, US Ignite, Civic Tech DC, the AI Collective, Data Community DC, the DC Public Library, and more.
This isn’t just about one program. It’s about building a support structure from the ground up—one that can scale, evolve, and be shared.
You’ll leave with:
A clear picture of how the cohort works and how to apply (applications due July 24: Apply Now)
Ways to get involved—whether as a participant, a mentor, an employer, or a partner
Access to free weekly(ish) workshops
Connections to others who care about the same questions you do: Where is this all going? Who’s being left out? What can we build together?
This is an open door—not just into a program, but into a broader civic response.
If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved, stay informed, or support others, this is your moment.
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 by July 24: upskillai.withlevy.com
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.
Learn more or apply at: UpskillAI.withlevy.com