Join OpenAI Academy, Veterans Forge, Regent University, and AI Collective Hampton Roads for an in-person AI workshop designed for military spouses and military-connected learners.
Military spouses serve alongside those in uniform every day — adapting, leading, supporting families, managing careers, and navigating constant change. This hands-on workshop is designed to help military spouses explore how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can support everyday life, career growth, learning, organization, communication, and future opportunities.
Whether you are completely new to AI or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this event is built to be approachable, practical, and immediately useful.
What You’ll Experience
Participants will rotate through two interactive workshop sessions designed to help attendees confidently use AI in both personal and professional settings:
Session 1: Getting More from ChatGPT
Learn how to use ChatGPT more effectively for:
- Planning and organization
- Career and resume support
- Learning and research
- Writing and communication
- Family and household management
- Personalized productivity
We’ll also explore powerful features like Projects, Memory, Voice, file uploads, and custom instructions.
Session 2: Build Your First AI Assistant
Participants will create a simple custom AI assistant tailored to a real-world need or workflow. Examples may include:
- Career planning assistants
- Family organization tools
- Study and learning helpers
- Communication and email drafting support
- Personal productivity assistants
You’ll leave with practical ideas, hands-on experience, and a custom AI tool you can continue developing after the workshop.
Event Details
Date: June 19, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Regent University Virginia Beach, Virginia (Moot Court Room, RH 107 & RH 112)
Schedule
- Networking Lunch
- Welcome & Kickoff
- Two Interactive AI Workshop Sessions
- Community Discussion
- Closing Raffle & Giveaways
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed primarily for:
- Military spouses
- Spouses of active-duty service members
- Veteran spouses
- Dual-military families
No technical background is required.
What Participants Receive
Registered attendees will receive:
- Hands-on AI training and guided instruction
- Access to practical AI tools and workflows
- A commemorative event decal
- Networking opportunities with the military spouse community
- Event giveaways and raffle opportunities
- A one-year ChatGPT Plus account provided through OpenAI Academy*
*Limited to registered participants who complete event registration requirements.
What to Bring
Please bring:
- A laptop or device capable of accessing ChatGPT
- Your curiosity and willingness to explore new tools
Attendees will receive additional preparation and logistics information prior to the event, including parking instructions, Wi-Fi details, and account setup guidance.