What is the Junior AI workshop?
A hands-on workshop designed to help students, graduates and early-career professionals gain practical AI skills, build their first AI-powered project, and learn how to stand out in a rapidly changing job market.
Whether you’re curious about AI, struggling to land your first role, or looking to future-proof your career, this workshop will give you the confidence, tools and practical experience to take your next step.
Overview
Looking to break into the world of AI but don’t know where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed for students, school leavers, recent graduates, and early-career professionals who want practical AI skills and a competitive edge in the job market.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed specifically for:
- Students and undergraduates
- Recent graduates
- School leavers
- Early-career professionals
- Anyone looking to gain practical AI experience and improve their employability
- No previous AI or technical experience is required.
Why Attend?
In just one afternoon, you’ll:
✅ Understand the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
✅ Learn about AI ethics, regulation and responsible use
✅ Build your own AI-powered project
✅ Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools
✅ Discover how AI is changing recruitment and careers
✅ Learn how to build a personal brand that helps you stand out
✅ Meet industry professionals and expand your network
What You’ll Learn
12:00pm – 1:30pm – AI Foundations & Essentials, Led by Seb Lawson
Start with a practical introduction to AI and understand the technology shaping the future of work.
Topics include:
- What AI actually is and how it works
- Understanding the modern AI tool landscape
- AI ethics and regulation
- Opportunities and risks of AI
- How to start developing AI skills
- Career pathways into AI
Outcome: You’ll leave with a clear understanding of AI, where it’s headed, and how you can get started.
2:00pm – 4:00pm – Build Your First AI Project, Led by Charlie Miles
This interactive workshop moves from theory to practice.
You’ll build a working AI-powered solution using accessible, low-code tools, gaining experience with the same technologies being adopted across modern businesses.
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Personal Brand & Career Positioning, Led by Jacqui Patton
As AI changes the workplace, how do you stand out?
This session focuses on helping you position yourself for future opportunities and build a professional presence that employers notice.
Topics include:
- Building your personal brand
- Using LinkedIn strategically
- Promoting yourself in an AI-enabled world
- Standing out in competitive recruitment processes
- Key Question: “How do you stand out in a world where everyone has access to AI?”
Outcome: You’ll leave with actionable steps to strengthen your professional profile and increase your employability.
5:15pm – 7:00pm – Bonus Networking Session
Put your new skills into practice and connect with Digital Jersey members, industry professionals and fellow attendees.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Expand your professional network
- Discuss career opportunities
- Meet technology employers
- Gain insights from industry leaders
- Practice communicating your new AI knowledge
What Makes This Workshop Different?
Most AI events focus purely on theory.
This workshop gives you:
- Practical, hands-on learning
- A live AI build experience
- Career-focused guidance
- Industry networking opportunities
- Real-world skills you can immediately apply
- You’ll leave with knowledge, experience and a clearer understanding of how to position yourself for success in an AI-driven future.
Limited Spaces Available
Places are limited to ensure a high-quality interactive experience. Book your place today and take your first step into AI.
Date
Thursday 3rd September – 12pm to 7pm – Digital Jersey Academy
Cost
Free to all aged 16 to 23 who are looking enter the workforce.
Meet the speaker
Seb Lawson
Founder, Spark AI Agency
These workshops are led by Seb Lawson, founder of the AI and automation consultancy Spark AI Agency and former Head of Innovation at Digital Jersey. He works with AI and automation every day, building real systems for financial and professional services firms, so the sessions stay grounded in what actually works rather than what is merely cutting edge.
He has built and scaled products on both sides of the Atlantic: in Silicon Valley at the drone-delivery company Zipline, and in London at JustPark, the parking platform he helped grow to its exit. A mechanical engineer by training, he is an introvert who would rather ship something useful than talk about it.
Charlie Miles
Innovation Manager
With a background in engineering, Charlie is responsible for driving a range of innovation initiatives at Digital Jersey. She leads on STEM programmes as well as Start & Scale initiatives, managing them from initial design through to delivery, while supporting the wider team on projects across the organisation.
Before joining Digital Jersey, Charlie built her technical foundation in the Civil & Structural Engineering sector. She leverages this engineering-led approach to bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and successful project execution.
Jacqui Patton
Managing Director, Floor Ten Agency
Jacqui Patton is the Managing Director of Floor Ten, a strategic social media agency that helps businesses build trust, grow their visibility, and create meaningful connections through effective digital marketing. Having worked with leading global brands and businesses, Jacqui specialises in personal branding, social media strategy, and helping professionals stand out in competitive markets.
She is also the host of GREENHOUSE Jersey, the island’s premier marketing and sales event, bringing together world-class speakers, practical learning, and valuable networking opportunities.
At the Junior AI Workshop, Jacqui will share practical advice on how to build your personal brand, showcase your skills, and position yourself for success in an AI-driven workforce, helping you stand out from the crowd and unlock new career opportunities.