AI BUILDER BOOTCAMP
AI is everywhere. We'll teach you to build with it.
Working adults to AI builders in 8 weeks. From "I don't code" to a live AI app on a real URL.
No prior coding experience. Two sessions a week. Built for the real life of a working adult.
A program of 1906 1908 Ventures LLC · Partnered with BOCES adult education programs across the tri-state region.
THE PROBLEM
AI is in every email, app, and headline — and most "Learn AI" programs teach you nothing you can use Monday morning.
You've probably tried it. A YouTube tutorial that loses you by minute six. A bootcamp that costs $15,000 and teaches you twelve languages but no skill. A free course that ends with a certificate nobody asks about.
Meanwhile, the people in your industry who *are* using AI aren't smarter than you. They learned one practical thing — how to direct AI to do real work — and they kept building on top of it.
That's the entire program. Eight weeks. One practical thing, learned deeply, ending with an AI application you built yourself.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD
Eight weeks. Eight shippable wins.
Every week ends with something you can show your kids, put on your résumé, or text to your old boss.
WHO IT'S FOR
Built for the people the tech industry forgot.
Career-switchers
You've been in finance, retail, nursing, education, or sales for 10+ years. You see AI changing your industry and you want to be on the right side of that change.
Reskillers
Your current role is shifting under AI pressure. The skills you brought to the job five years ago aren't enough anymore. You want to add — not start over.
Entrepreneurs
You run a small business. You're tired of paying a developer $150/hour to build a feature you could prototype yourself in a weekend.
Returning workforce
You stepped away — for caregiving, retirement, military, anything. You're coming back, and you want to come back with a 2026 skill, not a 2018 one.
Who it's not for: This program is not for: people who already write production code professionally; people looking for a passive "learn at your own pace" experience; people who can't commit 5 hours a week for 8 weeks straight. We're an active, cohort-based, deadline-driven program. That's the design.
HOW IT WORKS
Two sessions a week. Eight weeks. One real result.
Apply (5 minutes)
A short intake form. We ask about your background, why you want this, and what you'd build if you could. We respond within 48 hours with an invite or a referral to a better-fit program.
Cohort starts (Week 1, Tuesday 6 PM)
You join 8–18 other adults — same level of experience as you. Tuesdays are in person at your local BOCES Tech Center. Thursdays are over Zoom. Total time: 5 hours a week (3 hours live + 2 hours homework).
Capstone & cert (Week 8)
You present your capstone live. You get the Build4tomorrow certificate, the Google AI Essentials credential, and an Anthropic Academy verified completion. You walk away with a portfolio, not a piece of paper.
- Schedule
- Tuesdays in person, Thursdays via Zoom. 6:00–7:30 PM ET.
- Cohort size
- 8 minimum, 15 target, 18 maximum.
- Total time
- 40 hours (24 synchronous + 16 independent).
- Cost
- Free at WIOA-funded BOCES locations. $2,495 (pilot rate) to $4,995 (premium) elsewhere.
- Materials
- Free Anthropic API credit included. Replit free tier. All software is browser-based.
WHAT YOU'LL HAVE
By Week 8, you have things that didn't exist before.
A live AI application
Not a school project. A real URL that anyone — recruiter, family member, investor — can visit.
A code portfolio on GitHub
Public, named after you, with commit history. The first thing hiring managers click in 2026.
A capstone demo video
A 5-minute Loom walk-through of what you built. Drop it into LinkedIn. Send it with applications.
A network
The 8–18 people you went through this with. Adult learners stay in touch. You'll have classmates checking on each other a year from now.
Includes free credentials: Google AI Essentials · Anthropic Academy verified completion · Build4tomorrow program certificate.
WHAT GRADUATES SAY
The reviews that matter.
Real testimonials coming after Cohort 1 graduates. Premature testimonials kill credibility faster than empty space.
“[Specific outcome.] I [did concrete thing] within [time frame] of finishing the program.”
“[Skeptical opening.] I'm in my [age range] and I thought this wasn't for me. By Week [X] I had [specific build].”
“[Career outcome.] I used my Week [X] project to [land role / launch product / get raise].”
TEACH WITH US
We're hiring instructors and TAs for the next cohort cycle.
If you've shipped real AI work — at a startup, in your day job, or as a solo builder — and you want to teach adults who are exactly one cohort behind where you were last year, we want to talk to you.
Lead Instructor
You deliver the 16 sessions over 8 weeks at one BOCES location. ~5 hours of teaching + ~3 hours of prep + ~2 hours of student support per week. $80–$120/hour depending on cohort tier. OSPRA fingerprinting required ($104.50, reimbursed).
Teaching Assistant
You support the Lead Instructor — walking the room during build blocks, answering Discord #help, grading homework. ~6 hours/week. $40–$60/hour. Ideal for someone who's done the program themselves or is one cohort ahead in their AI skill journey.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need any coding experience?
No. None. The program is designed for adults who have never written a line of code. The only requirement is that you can use a laptop and have a stable internet connection at home for Thursday Zoom sessions.
Will I be able to actually use AI to build things — or is this another theory class?
You build things. Every single week. Week 1 ends with a live website you built. Week 3 ends with a Python script that calls Claude. Week 6 ends with a full web app with login. We are an active, build-every-week program. We are not a theory class.
How much time per week will this take?
Five hours total. Three hours live (Tuesday in person + Thursday on Zoom, 90 minutes each). Two hours of homework between sessions. We designed it for working adults — most learners do homework on a weeknight after dinner or Saturday morning over coffee.
What's the cost?
At WIOA-funded BOCES partner locations, it's free to you — your tuition is paid by the BOCES under workforce development funding. At our direct-pay locations, the pilot cohort rate is $2,495. Standard tuition is $3,995. We do not offer payment plans yet (coming late 2026).
What if I miss a class?
Tuesday in-person sessions are recorded. Thursday Zoom sessions are recorded. You can catch up async. If you miss more than 3 of 16 sessions total, we'll set up a 1:1 to make sure you can still finish — life happens, and we plan for it.
Do I need to buy any software or tools?
No. Every tool we use has a free tier sufficient for the program. We provide free Anthropic API credits. Replit (where you'll write Python) is free. GitHub is free. Vercel is free. The only purchase you might consider is a Cursor Pro subscription ($20/month) in Week 6+ — and that's optional.
Will I get a job at the end of this?
We don't promise jobs. We're an education program, not a placement agency. What we do promise: a portfolio that gets you in the door, a polished demo video, a refreshed LinkedIn, and an alumni network. Many graduates use the program to switch roles internally, launch a side project, or get a raise on their current job — not just to land a new external role.
Is this an accredited program?
We're not a college, so the question doesn't quite apply. We are an approved adult education provider under New York's WIOA Title II framework when delivered through a BOCES partner. We are pursuing ETPL (Eligible Training Provider List) certification for late 2026.
What credentials will I earn?
Three: (1) Google AI Essentials Professional Certificate (third-party verified), (2) Anthropic Academy verified completion, (3) Build4tomorrow program certificate. Plus your portfolio on GitHub and your live capstone URL — which, frankly, matters more to hiring managers than any certificate.
How is this different from a free YouTube tutorial?
Cohort accountability, real-time help when you're stuck, project-based learning instead of passive watching, NRS-tracked progress, and a network of adults at your level. YouTube is great if you have unlimited time and self-discipline. We're for adults who need structure and a deadline.
I'm 55+. Is this for me?
Yes. We've designed the program specifically with the assumption that learners may have not been in a classroom for 20+ years. The pacing accounts for that. The instructors are trained on adult learning theory. Our oldest pilot learner is 64; she shipped a working AI app in Week 6.
English isn't my first language. Will I be able to keep up?
Yes — we built ESOL accommodations into the program from day one. Every week has a Spanish glossary handout (more languages coming). Instructors are trained to slow down on technical terminology. We have not yet localized the program to other languages, but Spanish-speaking adults have been our largest pilot cohort group.
What happens if I drop out partway through?
Nothing punitive happens. You don't owe money back at WIOA-funded locations. At direct-pay locations, we offer a 50% refund within the first 2 weeks. After Week 2, no refund — but you keep access to all materials and can join a future cohort at no additional charge.
Will Build4tomorrow share my data with anyone?
At BOCES partner locations, we share required attendance and assessment data with your BOCES coordinator under a signed Data Sharing Agreement (Ed Law 2-d compliance). We do not sell your data, share with marketing partners, or use it for any purpose outside running the program. Full privacy policy at build4tomorrow.io/privacy.
How do I apply?
Click "Apply for the next cohort" at the top of this page. It's a 5-minute form. We respond within 48 hours. If you're applying via a BOCES partner, your BOCES coordinator may have a separate intake — ask them.