Apparently, there’s a one-day event happening in 10 cities across the country on September 16. (Including the Twin Cies.) Senior Planet and OpenAI Academy are teaming up to put on an: AI Skills Jams for Older Adults, to offer hands-on events designed to help older adults learn how to use ChatGPT confidently, safely, and practically.
Here’s more info on the session in the Twin Cities…
Please join us on September 16th for a free, in-person learning experience designed to help older adults use ChatGPT confidently, safely, and practically. This workshop is hosted by OpenAI Academy in collaboration with Senior Planet from AARP and Senior Community Services.
- Date: September 16
- Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm CT (optional Q&A and practice time until 1:00pm)
- Location: The Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
What is the AI Skills Jam for Older Adults?
The AI Skills Jam for Older Adults is a nationwide, hands-on workshop that helps older adults move from curiosity to practical use. Attendees will be guided through instructions, explore everyday use cases, build skills with support from mentors, and leave with resources for continued learning.
Why attend?
- Free stuff! Attendance to the Jam is free. We’ll provide breakfast, OpenAI swag, 12 months free of ChatGPT Plus, and we’ll send you home with a tasty sweet treat.
- Hands-on practice: Join us to learn how to use ChatGPT and get hands-on practice in a safe learning environment.
- Beginners welcome: No coding or technical background required. Participants will get a guided introduction to ChatGPT.
- Learn from mentors and peers: Get support from trained OpenAI facilitators and mentors, and learn alongside peers in your community.
How to Register:
Registration takes ~5 minutes: Please click the blue “Register” button on the right to complete the form. Need help? Call the Senior Planet from AARP hotline at 888-713-3495 (MON-FRI 9am-8pm / SAT 9am-2pm ET) to register by phone, or reach out to us via email at jam@openai.com.
We can’t wait to learn and jam with you!