Everything You Want to Know About the AI Accelerator

A 6–8 month after-school program for Grades 8–12 that takes students from casually using AI tools to confidently building with them. No coding background required. Small groups of 5 with a certified AI engineer mentor, building real projects across three structured phases.

Any student in Grades 8–12 in Oakville or the GTA who wants to go beyond using AI and actually build with it. Whether your child has never touched a line of code or is already experimenting — the free assessment places them at the right starting point.

No. Designed so students with zero prior coding experience can start from Phase 1 and build real, working AI tools by the end. Coding is introduced gradually as part of the build process — never as a barrier.

6–8 months total, across three phases. The exact timeline adapts to the student's pace — nobody is rushed through, and nobody is held back.

• Phase 1 — AI Foundations (6–8 weeks): AI tools with real purpose. Tools: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Canva AI. Builds: AI-assisted presentation, study notes generator, creative content project.
• Phase 2 — Applied AI (8–10 weeks): Real AI-powered workflows. Tools: Claude, Perplexity, DALL·E, Midjourney, Zapier. Builds: AI study assistant, content creation system, personal productivity pipeline.
• Phase 3 — AI Builder (8–10 weeks): Ship 2–4 original AI-powered tools built end-to-end using n8n, Make, and OpenAI APIs.

ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Perplexity, DALL·E, Midjourney, Canva AI, Zapier, n8n, Make, and OpenAI APIs. Tools professionals use daily — not toy versions.

By the end of Phase 3: 2–4 original AI-powered projects. Not templates. Not copy-paste exercises. Projects they designed, built, and can explain to anyone — including university admissions committees and future employers.

Monday to Friday, after school, 1 hour per session via Zoom. Hands-on, project-driven. Students spend most of each session actually building.

1 certified AI engineer mentor per 5 students. Every student gets real attention, real feedback, real guidance every session.

• 2–4 real AI projects built from scratch
• Future-ready AI skills — the ability to build with AI the way professionals actually do
• A builder's mindset — the problem-solving instinct that comes from actually shipping things

Yes — especially for CS, engineering, or any tech-adjacent program. A portfolio of real AI projects is a genuine differentiator. For students specifically focused on university applications, the University Accelerator builds on top with certifications, hackathons, and a full application strategy. Many students do both.

Three ways: Accountability (a mentor who knows your child's name and project), Structure (skills compound phase by phase), and Output (students finish with real projects, not just knowledge). You can watch 100 hours of YouTube and not build a single thing. Here, building is the method.

Using AI and building with AI are completely different skills. Using ChatGPT for homework is like knowing how to ride in a car. Building with AI is learning to engineer one. The AI Accelerator starts where casual use ends.

University application focus → University Accelerator. Deep AI skills first → AI Accelerator, then University Accelerator in Grade 11 with a stronger foundation. The free consultation will clarify this in 30 minutes.

Courses = individual courses, flexible, standalone. AI Accelerator = full structured program, dedicated mentor, portfolio outcome. Sampling AI → Courses. Building something real over 6–8 months → AI Accelerator.

Yes. We'll build a schedule during the consultation that complements both without overloading.

Pricing is personalized based on timeline, session frequency, and goals. Book a free consultation — no pressure, no obligation.

Free 30-minute consultation. Book at theailaunchpad.ca or call/WhatsApp 647-965-6485.

No rigid contract. Structured in phases with clear milestones — but no lock-in.