AI is changing how people find work, do work, and grow in their careers. This event is built to make sure veterans are not left on the sidelines.

Join Veterans Forge, in partnership with AI Collective Hampton Roads, for a practical OpenAI Academy experience designed to help you build real confidence with AI tools you can use right away. Whether you are exploring AI for the first time or already experimenting on your own, you will learn in a supportive room with guided instruction, live help, and hands-on practice.

What to expect:

We’ll begin together with opening remarks and a quick orientation, then break into two learning tracks based on experience level so you can learn at the right pace. Throughout the session, you’ll get practical examples, time to try things yourself, and support from facilitators in the room.

We’ll focus on how AI can help with career transition, professional growth, and day-to-day work, from getting unstuck faster to producing stronger drafts, better research, and more polished outputs. We’ll close with key takeaways, final Q&A, a raffle, and optional lunch and networking.

Why attend:

Leave with practical skills, repeatable workflows, and a clearer sense of how to use AI with confidence in your next chapter. You’ll learn alongside other veterans, get real-time support, and connect with a community that is building toward the future of work.

Who should attend:

Veterans and transitioning service members who want practical, hands-on exposure to AI. No advanced technical background is required. Capacity is limited and registration is required.