Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Kickstart

Explore a
Career in AI

Kickstart your AI career journey. Designed for early-career women and gender-diverse individuals, this program offers exposure to AI and machine learning (ML) career pathways and the chance to connect with peers and industry leaders.

Hybrid Program

In-Person & Online

February 2025

Two-Week Program

Free

No Charge to Attend or Apply

Digital Badge

For LinkedIn + Beyond

Key Benefits
& Outcomes

Whether you're a beginner or have technical experience, we provide tools and insights to help you set career priorities and connect with a supportive community along the way.

Career-Building Insights

Discover strategies for exploring career paths, breaking into AI/ML roles, and understanding how AI can enhance both technical and non-technical positions.

Industry Connections

Engage with AI researchers, industry leaders, and tech professionals to unlock new career opportunities.

Community Engagement

Build lasting connections with Amii and the local tech ecosystem. Get priority access to programs and events, such as Upper Bound, to further your journey in AI.

Who It’s For

Kickstart is for women and gender-diverse individuals who are:

Those ready to apply their AI and ML knowledge in real-world settings.

The Details

Overview

Kickstart is an early career development program for women and gender-diverse individuals to explore career opportunities in AI.

Location

This program is hybrid, delivered both online and in person. In-person sessions are mandatory and happen in Edmonton, Alberta.

Format

In-Person: Networking events, workshops, and presentations

Online: Self-paced courses and self-reflection exercises

Key Dates

Applications Due: January 11, 2025

Core Programming: February 14-21, 2025

Reflection Exercises Due: February 28, 2025

Applications Now Closed

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"Kickstart was amazing; great programming, an awesome team, and such a professional presentation. I have already recommended it to many friends."

Karolina Balint

Program Participant

"There’s no way to lose. It’s a great program, it’s at no cost to the individual – there’s no downsides of participating. What I got out of it was knowledge, connections, confidence to be attending more events, and inspiration seeing women in leadership roles."

Sacha Davis

Program Participant

"It was an excellent way to get exposed to companies and people who are doing work in AI. I found the advice and stories of the hosts very valuable. I am excited to explore work opportunities with these and other companies."

Penelope Haro Aranda

Program Participant

Through Kickstart, I received advice and made connections that have been invaluable to my career. The program gave me rare access to leaders in tech, built my skillset in a way that felt both relevant and nurturing, and gave me the chance to explore career options in a safe space.

Noor Al-Zanoon

Program Participant

Questions?

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