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AI for Everyone: Lunch & Learn Series

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Practical | Beginner-friendly | Real-world skills

Short, hands-on online sessions designed for anyone who wants to work smarter, communicate better and solve everyday challenges with AI - no tech background required. If you're a business owner or employee, you can save time, boost productivity, and increase profits.

  • One-hour live session + Q&A
  • Beginner-friendly, practical focus
  • Learn at your own pace

Organized by West Central Minnesota SBDC in collaboration with M State Workforce Development Solutions, these sessions offer practical tools you can apply right away.

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Why learn AI? It's more useful than you might think

AI tools are becoming part of everyday life - helping people write emails, plan projects, learn new things and solve problems faster. These workshops show you how to use AI confidently and effectively, whether you're advancing your career, exploring new opportunities, growing a business, or simply want to keep up with technology.

Skills you can use immediately

From writing better emails to organizing information, these are practical tools that make daily tasks easier.

Beginner-friendly

No prior AI experience required. Short videos and practice prompts get you comfortable quickly.

Affordable and flexible

Choose individual sessions or attend all - whatever works for your schedule.

Custom training available

Tailored workshops for business teams to make AI part of daily workflows.

 

Options and pricing

Single session - Only $29

AI Resource Lab - Free, online, self-paced

Workshop sessions - what you'll learn

Short | Practical | Hands-on

Each session is a focused, one-hour online workshop with plenty of time for questions.

AI in Action

Jan. 8, 2026

1-2 p.m.

Overview of the four adoption stages: Awareness -> Consideration -> Adoption -> Integration. Real examples and next steps you can take now.

Prompting Level 1: The Basics

Jan. 15, 2026

1-2 p.m.

How to give clear instructions and get useful results - practice with real examples like drafting emails or organizing ideas.

Prompting Level 2: Frameworks for Better Results

Jan. 22, 2026

1-2 p.m.

Use simple frameworks to make AI responses more helpful and accurate for whatever you're working on.

Prompting Level 3: Create Custom GPTs

Jan. 29, 2026

1-2 p.m.

Create your own AI assistants tailored to how you work - like having a helpful assistant who knows exactly what you need.

Privacy, Security and Ethics in AI

Feb. 5, 2026

1-2 p.m.

Protect yourself and others by learning what to share (and what not to share), plus how to use AI ethically

Using AI for Your Business

Feb. 12, 2026

1-2 p.m.

Demo-heavy session: marketing, hiring, customer service and operations examples you can apply right away.

FAQs

AI Resource Lab

Free, self-paced

New to AI? Start here. Three short videos and guided practice activities introduce your to the basics at your own pace - perfect preparation for the live workshops.

  • Build confidence if you're new to AI
  • Practice activities with step-by-step guidance
  • Attend live sessions prepared and ready to build on what you've learned
Open the Resource Lab to access all three videos

Custom AI training for organizations and groups

Need training for your workplace or community group? We create tailored workshops designed around your specific needs and goals, whether you're a team of six or 50.

What's included

  • Consultation to understand your needs
  • Hands-on exercises relevant to your work
  • Custom tools and resources you can keep using
  • Follow-up support and materials

How to get started

Reach out to discuss your group's goals and schedule. We'll work together to create a training plan that fits your needs and timeline.

Contact us

Get in touch

Questions about sessions, custom training, or accessibility needs? Email customtraining@minnesota.edu.